Clarifying Misinformation: Allegations on military recruitment in Sagaing Region

The subversive media outlets are disseminating fake news, alleging that the Tatmadaw abducted nine men from two wards in YayU Township of Sagaing Region on April 29th, using it as an excuse for military recruitment.

A local administrative official explained that dutiful citizens are cooperating in implementing the People’s Military Service, refuting any claims of threatening, terrorizing, or forced recruiting. Measures are underway in line with the stipulated law. The subversive media outlets and those who do not desire community peace are propagating rumors about the People’s Military Service Law to cause misunderstandings among the public.