Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
Summary
In Myanmar, the military has been forcing many young men to join its army through conscription, helping the government regain control in the ongoing civil war. Some of these conscripts try to escape and join rebel groups, but overall, the military is pushing back rebel forces and reclaiming key areas.Key Facts
- The military in Myanmar forces young men to join the army, even without their consent.
- Four young men shared how they were captured, forced to enlist, and sent to fight on front lines.
- Many rebels who fought well before are now losing ground as the military regains territory.
- The military took power in 2021 by overthrowing the elected government and arresting its leader.
- The civil war has caused thousands of deaths and displaced millions of people.
- The BBC secretly visited rebel areas to report on the conflict firsthand.
- Forced conscription allows the military to have a large number of soldiers, strengthening their position in battles.
- Key roads and border areas have been retaken by the military, including places in northern Myanmar.
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