Egypt has moved a step closer in its plans to impose tougher penalties for dodging military service.
The defence and national security committee in the House of Representatives has approved government-backed amendments to the Military and National Service Act, raising fines and penalties for draft evasion and a failure to respond to reserve call-ups.
The draft law will now proceed to the full chamber of parliament for debate and final approval
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