The first phase of voting in Myanmar's election closed on Sunday, nearly five years after a military coup. The election is criticized due to the dissolution of major political parties and ongoing civil war, with over 3.6 million displaced. The military junta seeks legitimacy despite bans on opposition parties and coercion of voters. Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and her party is not participating. Observers describe the election as a facade under military control, with ongoing international sanctions against the regime.