Myanmar Military Detains Travelers, Demands Heavy Ransoms Under Threat of Forced Conscription
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Myanmar Military Detains Travelers, Demands Heavy Ransoms Under Threat of Forced Conscription

Security forces in Mawlamyine and Tatkon are reportedly detaining young travelers, threatening them with forced conscription to extort large sums of money. This systematic extortion, involving police and military-backed elements, has severely restricted freedom of movement and heightened public fear across the region.

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