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Eritrea
Euroviews. Understanding why Eritreans flee to Europe ǀ View
Since 2003, the [Eritrea] government has forced final year secondary school students - boys and girls - into compulsory military training at the Sawa military camp. They are then channelled into indefinite national service, either in military or civilian roles.
Germany
Germany debates the return of national service
Seven years after it was abolished, Germany is once again debating the topic of compulsory military service.
The issue has been reignited by members of the conservative CDU Party ahead of October's election.
They have suggested holding a referendum on the issue to see what voters think.
Military service refers to the period of time individuals spend serving in a nation's armed forces, either voluntarily or through conscription