Yangon residents boycott military-linked World Cup fan festival amid conscription fears and FIFA backlash
A major public viewing event for the 2026 FIFA World Cup organized by the military-linked telecommunications company Mytel is facing a widespread boycott from Yangon residents. Locals cite severe security concerns, inclu
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