Myanmar's military is introducing mandatory conscription for the general public. With pro-democracy groups and ethnic minority forces gaining ground in armed clashes, the military wants to replenish its troops and rebuild the overall organization.
Military must not force citizens to fight each other in a civil war
Myanmar's military wants to supplement its depleted forces through a draft targeting the general public. © Reuters
Myanmar's military is introducing mandatory conscription for the general public. With pro-democracy groups and ethnic minority forces gaining ground in armed clashes, the military wants to replenish its troops and rebuild the overall organization.