Myanmar Enforces Compulsory Military Service Law to Battle Armed Militias and Resistance Forces
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s government has implemented a new compulsory military service law as it continues to face challenges from armed ethnic militias and resistance forces throughout the country. According to state media, the law requires all men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 to serve for up to two years under military command. Specialists like doctors, aged up to 45, are required to serve for three years. This law, which has been in place since 2010 but previously unenforced, aims to protect the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The … Read more