Myanmar, junta
Myanmar stops men from working abroad as war heats up
There is a large diaspora of Myanmar citizens working in other countries in Asia and the Middle East, and previously locals had been allowed to leave for jobs abroad. But the restrictions comes as the junta battles increased opposition in the country's ongoing civil war.
Myanmar junta bans fighting-age men from going to work abroad as army struggles with rebellion
In February this year the junta announced new conscription laws, making it compulsory for all young women and men to join the military amid an ongoing civil conflict in the country. The move resulted in thousands of young people attempting to leave the country and avoid being forced to fight.
Myanmar Junta Bans Men From Applying To Work Abroad
Myanmar's junta has suspended the issuing of permits for men to work abroad, it said, weeks after introducing a military conscription law that led to thousands trying to leave the country.
Myanmar Halts Issuance of Foreign Employment Permits Following Surge Triggered by Military Service Legislation
Myanmar’s military regime has announced a temporary suspension of permits for men seeking employment opportunities abroad, following a surge in applications prompted by the recent implementation of a military conscription law.
Myanmar suspends foreign work permits as thousands try to flee after enlistment order
Myanmar's military government has halted the issuing of permits for men to work abroad amid the ongoing civil war. The decision came weeks after the junta released an order mandating enlistment of youth which prompted many to try to leave the country.
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Myanmar Junta Bans Men From Overseas Work in Bid to Stymie Draft Dodgers
The enforcement of the People’s Military Service Law has prompted thousands of young people to flee the country.
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