Forced recruitment by the Burma Army has been reported. Two young men from different divisions shared their experiences after being arbitrarily arrested and recruited as soldiers. They described human rights abuses they witnessed and their eventual escape.

The Burma Army's actions have been documented, including attempts to spread propaganda and manipulate recruits. Further details of these events are available from the source. The source describes events in a specific district, involving the recruitment of villagers, which has reportedly increased since a significant event in 2021.