Thousands seek to quit Myanmar after military service announcement

Over 1,000 people lined up at the Thai embassy in Yangon seeking to leave Myanmar after the junta announced the enforcement of military service. The junta faces widespread armed opposition due to its 2021 coup and recent losses to armed minority groups. The junta is also arming pro-military militias. The junta faces widespread armed opposition to its rule three years after seizing power from an elected civilian government.