Myanmar: Rebels on back foot as military forces men into army

Young men in Myanmar are being forcibly conscripted into the military, often through arbitrary arrests and framing. After escaping, some have sought refuge with rebel forces, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing civil war.
Why it matters
The forced recruitment practices underscore the desperation of the Myanmar military and the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region.
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The report relies on eyewitness accounts and direct reporting from the field, maintaining a neutral, observational tone.
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