Myanmar conscription law fuels deadly civil war as recruits flee to Thailand | TheBriefWire
Myanmar conscription law fuels deadly civil war as recruits flee to Thailand
Published 1 July 2026 · world
More than 100,000 people have been killed in Myanmar since a military coup five years ago triggered a civil war. That's according to conflict monitor
More than 100,000 people have been killed in Myanmar since a military coup five years ago triggered a civil war. That's according to conflict monitor ACLED.
Soldiers forced into the army under a 2024 conscription law are coming to the end of their two years of military service. But many won't return home, having been killed on the battlefield, or choosing to flee.
Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports from Bangkok, Thailand. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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