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Myanmar, formerly Burma, has faced decades of unrest and conflict since gaining independence, with ongoing struggles for ethnic and regional autonomy.

From BBC

One way around the PCA is the Insurrection Act, which allows the president to deploy troops to quell civil unrest or enforce the law in a crisis.

From Salon

Noboa's challenge now is to prove to the country that his plan is working if he wants to avoid unrest and discontent.

From BBC

Tens of thousands of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters have held a rally in Belgrade following months of unrest across the country.

From BBC

There were concerns in government about the prospect of unrest.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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