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New Myanmar Regime Tightens Forcible Conscription Covering 13 Million Citizens 

by Admin | May 18, 2026 | Daily News

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae Defense Minister General Tun Aung has instructed regional administrations to work with immigration officials on compiling conscription lists, escalating a draft already notorious for forced abduction of citizens. Read Full...

MNDAA Detains More Than 70 Young Men in Northern Shan State

by Admin | May 17, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN According to local sources, the group has recently expanded recruitment efforts in areas surrounding Lashio. Residents claim the policy applies to males aged 16 and above, regardless of ethnicity or religion, while...

Rising Conscription Fees Deepen Hardship for Yawnghwe Families

by Admin | May 12, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN According to residents, households previously paid around 20,000 kyats every four months when recruitment demands arose. However, locals say the fee has now risen to 50,000 kyats per month. Read Full...

Young conscripts reportedly among junta columns operating in Katha Township

by Admin | May 8, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group Locals reported that the junta columns currently operating in Katha Township, Sagaing Region, are largely composed of newly conscripted young soldiers. Read Full Story

Myanmar employment agencies reluctant to secure jobs for conscripts

by Admin | Apr 30, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor Myanmar’s military regime is attempting to use the promise of overseas employment to lure more young men into mandatory military service Read Full Story
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