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Conscription Fueling ‘Rampant’ Human Trafficking in Myanmar

by Admin | May 25, 2026 | Daily News, Trafficking

Source: The Irrawaddy Myanmar’s forced conscription law has transformed into a human trafficking market where young people are routinely abducted and sold, according to recent reports. Read Full Story

Young men nominated for conscription abducted by junta-aligned militia in Pwintbyu

by Admin | May 19, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Burma News International | By Than Lwin Times “Despite paying regular fees to avoid conscription, these abductions are still happening. It feels like we’re just wasting money, because there’s no way to escape what’s coming. It doesn’t make sense,” said a...

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...
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