Protesters splash red paint on a local administration building during a demonstration against the military regime in Yangon’s Tarmwe Township on April 11, 2021. (AFP)

An ‘outburst of anger’: Local administrators under fire

Local administrators are crucial in implementing the Myanmar junta’s policies, including the nationwide conscription drive, but ample opportunities for profit mean many are willing to risk assassination for the job.

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