How a new conscription law is threatening everyday humanitarian action in Myanmar

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Abstract

The compulsory enlistment of young men and women in war-stricken Myanmar following the enactment of a conscription law in February this year is adding a layer of complexity to a society already struggling with human rights abuses and a lack of safety for civilians. The conscription order is systematically depleting the youth who are pivotal to everyday humanitarian action, thereby posing a threat to humanitarianism in a country facing a massive humanitarian crisis
Original languageEnglish
PublisherBLISS: The ISS Blog on Global Development and Social Justice
Media of outputBlog
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2024

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