Myanmar's military junta is attempting to legitimize its rule through elections following a 2021 coup that ousted elected leaders. The polls, denounced as a sham by the international community, exclude significant territory due to ongoing civil war. The junta's proxy, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), claimed victory in many seats, aided by a new proportional representation system. The NLD, which previously won landslide victories, was deregistered.