Mizzima

Acting President of the National Unity Government (NUG) Duwa Lashi La emphasized the crucial role of effective financial support in the Spring Revolution in ensuring a strong chain of command and the trust of the people’s defence forces in their government.

This was the message the acting president had at the 23rd meeting of NUG on 11 July.

The acting president said that the contribution of revolution funds should not be scattered to avoid weakness in financial management. 
 
“The Spring Revolution is based on armed struggle and political ways. A large amount of budget is required in the armed struggle. People have lost their property and possessions under the military regime,” he said.

At the meeting, NUG Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than expressed his appreciation for the financial support provided by the public as it is still a major driving force for the revolution.

“Financial support is necessary for the revolution. We have received only certain portions of funding from some international organizations, and they have not contributed effective funds for the revolution,” he noted.

In January this year, the NUG raised more than US$100 million for the revolution. The funds were mainly received from the sale of the Spring Revolution Special Treasury Bond, the auction of military-owned properties.
 
After Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Rakhine State on 14 May, the NUG established a $1 million relief fund alongside the forming the Emergency Operations Coordination Committee to deal with the resulting humanitarian needs.