Mozambique parliament backs move to extend military service to five years

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1970-01-01 08:00

Foreign troops are helping Mozambique tackle a six-year Islamist insurgency in the north.

Mozambique's parliament has approved a draft law increasing compulsory military service from two to five years for general service and up to six for special forces.

It is intended to help the army retain more soldiers and be more professional.

Neighbouring countries have sent troops to help...