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junta

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


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Mali's military junta has suffered several battlefield setbacks in recent weeks.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

But junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was installed as civilian president in April following highly restricted elections, and neighbouring Thailand has been leading an effort to begin normalising relations.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing will next month make his first official visit to Thailand since stepping down as junta chief to become civilian leader, Thailand's foreign minister told AFP Wednesday.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Two months ago, the junta announced that she had been moved to house arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

The suspect most locals considered the killer was a member of the junta.

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

Benin officials suspect Tigri, Samary and the sergeant have found shelter with one of the neighboring military juntas.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

Military juntas seized power in all three countries, promising to curb the insurgency.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2026

Burkina Faso and Mali, which are both led by military juntas, responded in statements issued separately by their foreign ministries, seen Wednesday by AFP.

From Barron's Dec. 31, 2025

Ruled by military juntas, both countries have ended the presence of Western troops, particularly French forces, over recent years.

From Barron's Oct. 20, 2025

I consulted with their juntas, I was present at their festivals, I rode with their hidalgos, and I marched with their troops.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 by Various




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