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junta

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


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Now, the junta also faces internal threats that challenge the military's cohesion.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

According to him, the military junta would now prioritise protecting itself, at the expense of the fight against terrorism.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the west African country for around a decade.

From Barron's Aug. 29, 2026

Last May, the junta dissolved all political parties following rare anti-government protests, which former Prime Minister Moussa Mara described as a severe blow to reconciliation efforts initiated by the military leaders.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

As the junta continued to rule with an iron fist, Farmer became increasingly frustrated and angry.

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

He now has to do business with neighbours led by hostile military juntas -- notably in Burkina Faso -- which are battling jihadists.

From Barron's Oct. 27, 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

Lopez was emboldened by the support which the Cuban juntas promised him, but he did not find all of the men who had accompanied him on the Cardenas expedition as confident as he was himself.

From The History of Cuba, vol. 3 by Willis Fletcher Johnson




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