475 Youths Arrested in Yangon During January 2025

475 young people were arrested in townships across Yangon Region in January 2025, according to a 4 February report by the Rangoon Scout Network, which monitors junta activities in Yangon Region.

The methods of arrest, in Yangon Region townships such as Tamwe, Insein, Thaketa, Ahlone, and Thingangyu breaks down as follows: 241 were arrested on the street; 77 were arrested in raids carried out under the pretext of checking overnight guest lists; 58 were arrested during surprise checks; 51 arrests were based on specific intelligence and 48 were arrested and forcibly conscripted.