Myanmar's mandatory conscription has upended the lives of countless people. The BBC spoke to four of them.

Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai was killed by a soldier during 2007 protests in Myanmar.

Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers.

The military imposes martial law in more areas, a day after security forces shoot dead 50 protesters.

Protests that have gripped the country since a military coup show no sign of ending.

Activists say the worker for Aung San Suu Kyi's party was beaten after being arrested.

Security forces are accused of opening fire without warning on protesters in several cities.

Video footage shows anti-coup demonstrators running to avoid tear gas fired by police.