World Apr 16 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signs controversial law to boost conscription to fend off Russia’s aggression By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
World Feb 14 Myanmar says newly activated conscription law will draft 5,000 people a month. Some think of fleeing The surprise weekend announcement on conscription appeared to confirm that the military has been stretched thin by increasing pressure from armed pro-democracy resistance forces. By Grant Peck, Associated Press
World Apr 14 Putin signs bill allowing electronic conscription notices amid invasion of Ukraine Russian President Putin has signed a bill allowing authorities to issue electronic notices to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine, sparking fears of a new wave of mobilization. By Associated Press
Nation May 17 GOP blocks provision to require women to register for draft WASHINGTON — Buckling under conservative pressure, the Republican-led House Rules Committee pulled a legislative sleight of hand and stripped a provision from the annual defense policy bill that would have required women between the ages of 18 and 25 to… By Richard Lardner, Associated Press
Nation May 13 Coming soon: A military draft for women? A Senate bill wants women to register for draft in 2018. By Richard Lardner, Associated Press
Dec 04 Obama administration weighs making women eligible for military draft By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press The White House says the administration is considering proposing changes to the selective service law that would make women eligible for the draft. Continue reading