Duwa Lashi La

ModernPoliticianMyanmar1970 — ?

Acting president of NUG in resistance against junta.

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Quick Facts

Born

1970

Country

Myanmar

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)15

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score33.6

Duwa Lashi La — Complete Timeline

2021 AD

Appointed acting president of NUGPolitical Action◆ Major

Duwa Lashi La was appointed acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), a parallel civilian government formed after the 2021 military coup. The NUG aims to restore democracy and coordinate resistance against the junta, including armed groups.

NUGResistanceDemocracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

Declared a terrorist organization by juntaPolitical Action◆ Major

Myanmar's military junta declared the NUG and its associated armed wing, the People's Defence Force, as terrorist organizations. This designation criminalized support for the NUG and led to widespread arrests of its members and sympathizers.

Terrorist designationRepressionJunta

Impact: nationaldestructive

Called for armed resistance against juntaPolitical Action◆ Major

Duwa Lashi La issued a call for a nationwide uprising against the military junta, urging citizens to join the People's Defence Force. This led to the formation of numerous local resistance groups and intensified armed conflict across Myanmar.

Armed resistanceCivil warUprising

Impact: nationaldestructive

2022 AD

Led diplomatic efforts for international recognitionPolitical Action

Duwa Lashi La led NUG diplomatic missions to seek international recognition and support, including meetings with UN officials and foreign governments. The NUG gained recognition from some countries but failed to secure widespread legitimacy.

DiplomacyInternational recognitionNUG

Impact: globalconstructive