With reports spreading the women’s names are now being collected for conscription in Myanmar, increasing numbers of young girls are getting married, with their parent’s blessing, as a means to shield themselves from the draft.
This week’s story is by journalist Khin Hnin Phyu Soe and is available in English and Burmese.
Doh Athan is a podcast about human rights issues in Myanmar. It is made by local journalists with media partners from across the country, through a partnership with Fondation Hirondelle and the support of our donors.
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