SCHOOL leavers in Papua New Guinea may soon have to complete compulsory military service.
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill announced plans at the weekend for a Compulsory National Youth Service, including military training, to combat rising crime. "This will help (youth) maintain discipline and avoid getting caught up in illegal activities," Mr O'Neill said in a statement. Similar services are implemented in countries including Israel, where it has worked to their advantage, he said. "Many of our old people will understand services of this sort as it was practised during the colonial era in the 1960s and 1970s," he said. "They will also agree that their training from the colonial government educated them to be well disciplined and more respectful." Mr O'Neill also said his government will make it compulsory next year for all PNG children to attend school. Source: news.com.au Comments are closed.
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