Myanmar refugees in Thailand start interviews for US resettlement
Thailand says eligible refugees have been interviewed in two of nine border camps
Stay updated with breaking news from Moei River. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Thailand says eligible refugees have been interviewed in two of nine border camps
As the civil war in Myanmar rages on, the country's military junta is forcibly conscripting young people to replenish its depleted ranks, but many are fleeing.
This move follows the imposition of compulsory military service in February on men up to 35 years and women up to 27. In the last three months, 100,000 men have applied for expatriation and many others have fled to Thailand to avoid the draft.
Thailand has urged that three or more Asean member countries collaborate to engage with Myanmar's military regime in order to alleviate the crisis
Resistance soldiers were forced to leave Myawaddy, a key trading center on the border with Thailand, weeks after capturing it.