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'My husband was conscripted and now he’s dead': The civilians dying in Myanmar's war

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In February , Myanmar 's military regime, known as the junta, announced compulsory conscription.

The junta has faced an uprising on multiple fronts - including from volunteer People’s Defence Forces and ethnic armed groups.

The uprising has since escalated into a full-blown civil war.

Many young Burmese have taken drastic measures to resist the conscription order.

Zue Zue , a 20-year-old from Yangon , abandoned her dream of becoming a Chinese translator to join the Special Operation Force .

Many who flee to Thailand , like Min Min , end up in low-wage jobs.

Thai authorities have become stricter in catching illegal migrants, and many are now facing deportation.

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72

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informal

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English

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33

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