Sealed fate: The second sons of Ta'ang State
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As the TNLA expands its forced conscription policies to newly-conquered territories, a Frontier reporter reflects on his time with the group in 2021, and his friendship with a young Ta'ang boy destined for war since birth.

As the TNLA expands its forced conscription policies to newly-conquered territories, a Frontier reporter reflects on his time with the group in 2021, and his friendship with a young Ta’ang boy destined for war since birth.

  • RandAlThorOPM
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    7 months ago

    Forced recruitment has already taken root and is even becoming a tradition in some ethnic regions, especially if you look at Shan, Kayin and Kachin states, where ethnic armed forces are powerful. You will see many children have no choice but to join an armed group, or their families will be in trouble,”>>

    “But the scariest thing is, there’s no way out once you join the force. You must serve until you die. That’s different from conscription in stable countries.”