Myanmar junta bans menstrual products to weaken rebels

Myanmar's junta has banned menstrual product distribution in rebel-held areas as a weapon of conflict.

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The measure aims to create sanitary and social hardship for populations supporting armed opposition.

The tactic reflects escalating internal conflict and controversial methods used against insurgents.

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