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The activation of a 14-year-old conscription law by Myanmar's military junta has sparked widespread panic and fear among the youth of Myanmar, leading many to consider fleeing the country. Reports indicate that the law's enforcement has dashed the public's hopes for peace and prompted a desperate response, with numerous young individuals preparing to escape to avoid conscription. Radio Free Asia highlighted that Thai authorities have arrested at least 167 people attempting to flee Myanmar between February 12 and 20, according to the Joint Action Committee on Burmese Affairs and Thai officials. This situation underscores the deepening crisis in Myanmar as the junta seeks to bolster its ranks by forcing the youth into military service, a move that is vehemently opposed by those who yearn for democracy and peace.
Myanmar: Young people attempt to flee ahead of conscription order https://t.co/jSdlx4mhrB
Many young people in Myanmar are considering fleeing to Thailand to escape conscription into the junta's army which they despise as it tries to crush their hopes for democracy. https://t.co/V8b8TW6QJD
Radio Free Asia reported that Thai authorities have arrested at least 167 people who fled Myanmar between February 12 and 20, quoting the Joint Action Committee on Burmese Affairs and Thai officials. Many people are trying to leave the country as the junta announced that they… https://t.co/RJIHOH7x6r
Myanmar military conscription law sparks panic and fear as youth prepare to flee https://t.co/azBEzeGdTb
Military Junta activates 14-year-old Conscription Law, dashes hopes of Myanmar public of ‘peace’ https://t.co/1lt1qCehgx