junta
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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
The coup leader and former junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, was installed as civilian president in April following highly restricted elections.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Mali's military junta has suffered several battlefield setbacks in recent weeks.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The anti-scam law is the first legislation passed by Myanmar's new government, headed by former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 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
This month, Venezuela and the military juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger also started the process of leaving the ICC, based in The Hague, which prosecutes individuals for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
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
Niger and landlocked Mali, ruled by juntas, are allies along with military-ruled Burkina Faso, and all three are grappling with intensified jihadist attacks.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
The military takeover followed a string of others in the region - neighbouring Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso are also run by juntas.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025
Unless countersigned by the juntas the decrees of Cortes and Spanish legislation or royal orders had no force in the Provinces.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various
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