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military government

NOUN
martial law
Synonyms
WEAK
army rule imperium in imperio iron rule rule of the sword stratocracy suspension of civil rights

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Niger left the regional force last year due to strained ties between the military government in Niamey and its neighbours.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Mali's Tuareg rebels told AFP Wednesday the country's ruling junta will fall and that they intend to conquer the north, just days after unprecedented large-scale attacks targeting the nation's military government.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The Gambia launched its case against Myanmar in 2019, with Jallow telling the ICJ it did so out of a "sense of responsibility" following its own experience with a military government.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Jallow said that his country had bought the case against Myanmar out of a "sense of responsibility" following its own experience with a military government.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Only the Standard had a critical editorial, calling on the new military government to quickly implement a return to democracy plan.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie