Myanmar clamps down on young men going abroad for work

Move follows rush of migration by citizens seeking to avoid military service

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People hoping to travel to Thailand crowded around the Thai Embassy in Yangon in February 2024. (Photo by Nikkei)

Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK/YANGON -- Myanmar's government is tightening restrictions on young men traveling abroad for work following a rush of migration to avoid military service.

The clampdown, which began last year, is fueling concerns that the military government may look to expand the restrictions to women.

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