Rohingya Military: A Harrowing Tale of Forced Recruitment

The Myanmar military's exploitation of the Rohingya community is a dark chapter in the ongoing conflict in Rakhine State. Abul Kalam, a young Rohingya man, recently shared his devastating story of being forcibly recruited by the Myanmar junta. His testimony reveals the brutal coercion tactics employed, the systemic discrimination faced by Rohingya recruits, and the unimaginable personal toll the conflict has taken on his family.

In my recent piece for The Dhaka Tribune, I write about Kalam's experience, shedding light on how Rohingya men and boys are coerced into military service under threats of violence and false promises of citizenship. His story is a reflection of the larger injustices faced by the Rohingya community, caught between state violence and ethnic tensions.

👉 Read the full article on The Dhaka Tribune to learn more about Abul Kalam’s story and the plight of forcibly recruited Rohingya soldiers.

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