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October 26, 2004       Share:    

Source: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1098677412315&p=1078397702269

Jordan Resumes Mandatory Conscription

(Jerusalem Post) Arieh O'Sullivan - The Jordanian government has approved the reinstatement of six-month conscription to offset unemployment and rising poverty. Jordanian sources also said the country was interested in cultivating a generation that could serve in a reserve force in case of an emergency. The Jordanian army until now has been powered mainly by Bedouin and not Palestinians, whose loyalty may be questioned. However, Palestinians will be included in the latest conscription.

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