Conscription in Sudan was established in 1972 but only strictly enforced from 1992 onward. Service durations vary by education level, with conscription extending to men aged 18 to 45 and sometimes beyond. The government has employed forced recruitment, particularly targeting ethnic minorities and students, leading to widespread evasion, harsh punishments, and reports of abuse in training camps. During the ongoing civil war, mass mobilisations have been initiated by both the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, with concerns over underage recruitment.