Myanmar military announces conscription, perhaps to compensate for lack of soldiers. Military service is for men between the ages of 18 and 35 and women between 18 and 27.
Fierce fighting has continued in Myanmar between pro-democracy forces and ethnic minority armed groups since the coup d'état three years ago. Since last fall, large-scale offensives have been carried out in various places, resulting in deaths and deaths among soldiers. A number of people are surrendering, according to state media.