Nearly 4,000 women—some 21 percent of the political prisoner population—are currently in detention for opposing military rule in Myanmar.
Also this week, the regime met defeat with martial law, launched conscription propaganda, and went recruiting in universities.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing sought Russian nuclear know-how, and bureaucrats braced for military service.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing used his plan for a sham election to justify enforcement of mandatory military service covering 14 million people.
Also this week, the junta boss praised the ‘precision’ of his artillery units—known for slaughtering civilians—while his depleted military went recruiting at schools.
Also this week, the regime’s election plan suffered another setback as the state of emergency was extended for another six months.
Also this week, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s home to be sold, Karen mission fails, ultimate penalty for beaten generals, and election talk as defeats mount.
Also this week, China appeased after Taiwan election, forced recruitment as resistance threatens to decouple main cities, power plea for Yangon, and talks with Thai military.
“Unforgivable” treatment of women political prisoners at Maubin Township Prison is being documented and every perpetrator will be held accountable, network of political prisoners warns.
Also this week, regime boss Min Aung Hlaing used Karen New Year to plead for dialogue with ethnic groups after losing around 30 towns to resistance offensive.
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