Myanmar's conscription measure is unacceptable

Military must not force citizens to fight each other in a civil war

2024-03-06 Editorial Myanmar

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.

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