junta

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Traoré initially pledged to restore democratic rule to the West African country by July 2024, but two months before this deadline, the junta announced it would extend its rule for another five years.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

With Chinese and Russian help, the junta has now recaptured some of the ground lost over the past two years.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In recent days, Myanmar’s junta launched a rationing system for cars, while Thailand suspended some fuel exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The junta frequently grants prison amnesties on public holidays, and Monday's raft of notices also announced the release of more than 2,800 other prisoners and 10 jailed foreign nationals -- without detailing their offences.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Farmer was hoping Aristide would openly challenge the junta by running for president.

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