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junta

[hoon-tuh, juhn‑, huhn‑] / ˈhʊn tə, ˈdʒʌn‑, ˈhʌn‑ /


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In the western African country of Mali, an al Qaeda affiliate and its allies are threatening to topple the ruling military junta.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Those methods failed to protect Gen. Camara, one of the key backers in the junta for Russia’s intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The junta had popular support when it seized power nearly six years ago, promising to deal with Mali's long-running security crisis.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Nasr said the alliance's strategic goal was not to seize power in Bamako from the ruling junta, but to retake the northern regions.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

It was the time of the junta, and because he couldn’t obtain the necessary medicines, he watched helplessly as the first patient died from the disease.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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