Many in Myanmar consider fleeing to Thailand to escape conscription into an army they despise
Ever since Myanmar's military announced it is implementing conscription to fill its ranks, Thwel sees very few options
Source: sandiegouniontribune.com
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Many in Myanmar Consider Fleeing to Thailand to Escape Conscription into an Army they Despise
Thwel, a 25-year-old schoolteacher, saw very few options left to her after Myanmar’s military announced it is implementing conscription to fill its ranks. “As a person living in this country, I only have two options: to go abroad illegally or die here,” Thwel told The Associated Press by phone while traveling to a border area to try crossing into Thailand with a small group of like-minded people.
Source: aawsat.com
Junta arrests 600 civilians after their arrival at 2 Rakhine airports
Residents say they were detained on suspicion of attempting to join ethnic rebels.
Source: rfa.org
Negros Occidental Farmers Group Continues Selling Rice at P25 per Kilo Despite Dry Spell
Farmers group in Negros Occidental to continue selling rice at P25 per kilo despite dry spell. President of Federation of Irrigators Association Central Negros-Bago River Irrigation System, Pedro Limpangog, announced plans to sell rice at a low cost to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and indigent residents. The group covers around 11,000 hectares of rice fields and is implementing water delivery systems to combat the dry spell. NIA-BRIS is closely monitoring the irrigation system against garbage dumping by residents.
Source: sunstar.com.ph