Myanmar’s NUG Must Lead, Not Just Represent the People

As Myanmar’s revolution against the military dictatorship reaches a decisive turning point, people are increasingly questioning the capacity of the National Unity Government (NUG), which has so far enjoyed the support of most people in the country and the ambitions of many anti-regime groups.

Millions have joined this difficult journey toward democracy, driven by hope and a shared belief in a federal democratic Union in which all ethnicities and religions can live together in harmony.

But as time passes, some groups have prioritized their own ambitions, undermining the revolution’s core purpose and betraying the people’s expectations.