Conscription in Myanmar: is the military junta losing control?

• Main Author: Sandeep Singh
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Social Sciences; Conflict and stability; Country and region studies
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/175929
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The recent activation of an existing conscription law in Myanmar by the ruling military junta seeks to draft young people into serving in the military in a situation of worsening civil conflict in the country. This significant development was in response to increased gains by rebel forces and demons...