Myanmar Junta Halts Work Permits for Men Amid Military Conscription Push

The suspension aims to manage military service obligations as the country faces internal conflicts and mass attempts to leave.

Myanmar's military government has stopped issuing work permits to men, following the enforcement of a military conscription law.
The law mandates military service for men aged 18-35 and women aged 18-27, with potential extensions during emergencies.
Thousands have attempted to flee the country, queuing for visas and crossing into Thailand to avoid conscription.
The junta is struggling with armed resistance and has limited capacity to train new recruits, despite a potential pool of 13 million.
Over 4,900 people have been killed and more than 26,000 arrested in the crackdown since the 2021 coup.