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Myanmar’s military junta is living a nightmare. Its decision to impose mandatory military service of at least two years for men and women aged 18 to 35 is the most glaring proof. The defense ministry’s February 10 statement announced that it still needed to publish the necessary regulations, procedures, orders, notifications, and instructions, but confirms an already announced intention to take drastic measures regarding conscription, in order to form special militias under the command of the regular army. It remains to be seen whether…
