Myanmar Junta Forces Abduct 15 Mine Workers in Magway Region
Myanmar military soldiers abducted 15 Rakhine and Chin laborers from the Sein Chi Lin coal mine near Padan town in Magway region. The workers, identified as internally displaced persons (IDPs), were arrested while purchasing groceries and transported to the Padan Sone Kone Artillery Battalion. Local sources report the victims are likely being targeted for forced military conscription or as porters. This incident highlights the ongoing use of the military service law to target refugees and IDPs.
Date: July 18, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Narinjara News Agency