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Myanmar’s Imposed Conscription Sparks Global Concerns

Tripti Garg by Tripti Garg
March 8, 2024
in Geopolitics
Myanmar's military wants to supplement its depleted forces through a draft targeting the general public. © Reuters

Myanmar's military wants to supplement its depleted forces through a draft targeting the general public. © Reuters

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Myanmar’s military is instituting compulsory conscription to address challenges posed by pro-democracy factions and ethnic minority groups, which have intensified armed conflicts. The primary objective is to bolster troop numbers and enhance overall organizational strength. Widespread discontent among citizens, who have endured oppressive rule for three years, is evident. Critics argue against the implementation of this controversial policy, emphasizing the potential harm it may inflict by compelling Myanmar’s populace to engage in internal conflicts.

The national conscription law, initially enacted in 2010 during the concluding phase of the former military regime, was unexpectedly activated on Feb. 10, marking the first implementation of the legislation. The draft is set to commence in late April, targeting men aged 18 to 35, while women are presently exempted. Over 6 million individuals fall under this category, with an anticipated annual conscription of 50,000 to 60,000.

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The catalyst for this development is the deteriorating control of the military regime. Since October of the previous year, resistance forces have seized numerous regional bases, resulting in substantial casualties and low morale among military personnel. The customary troop strength of approximately 350,000 is believed by some to be significantly lower, prompting the draft as a temporary measure to offset the shortage.

Concerns have arisen regarding the military’s potential deployment of civilians to the front lines, engaging them in strenuous tasks or using them as “human shields.” Escaping conscription has become a trend, with reports of fatalities at crowded passport offices due to increased applicants seeking to leave the country. Additionally, bribery allegations involving military officials and a segment of the youth expressing a preference for confronting the military over accepting the draft contribute to the complex situation.

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Countries with conscription, like South Korea and Ukraine, typically employ it for national security reasons, such as armistice or wartime situations. Introducing a draft during a civil war is unconventional. Instead of expanding forces, the military should cease hostilities and initiate dialogue with the resistance faction.

The global community must unite in denouncing this unusual step. ASEAN has initiated talks with the military concerning humanitarian aid for those displaced by the conflict. We urge the regional bloc to persuade the regime to revoke the conscription measure, which threatens to intensify the ongoing crisis.

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