A civil war is devastating Myanmar, but thousands of garment workers in the country still churn out clothing for brands like Adidas and H&M. As civil war pounds Myanmar's economy and drives up prices, garment worker Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes for international brands on an empty stomach. It is a rare bright spot in an economy crippled by the military's 2021 coup and subsequent slide into civil war. For migrant workers like Wai Wai who do not have the means to pay bribes to avoid any draft, it is a huge worry. "I am full of fear about how I will face it if I am called up for conscription," Wai Wai said.

Source: Daily Nation November 21, 2024 02:22 UTC