Myanmar's Tatmadaw announced three-phase elections for a civilian government, but the process is questioned by the UN and Western nations due to the ban on the National League for Democracy (NLD) and its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. The junta, which disbanded the NLD in 2021, faces challenges controlling large parts of the country and seeks to negotiate an end to crippling sanctions. The military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party is anticipated to win, though past events suggest unelected governments struggle for legitimacy and free elections are crucial for public endorsement.