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junta

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


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But junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was installed as civilian president in April following highly restricted elections, and neighbouring Thailand has been leading an effort to begin normalising relations.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Burkina Faso's military junta has broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its national interests.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

He went into hiding in 1989 and fled the country in 1997 as the ruling junta tightened its grip, according to articles published by the University of California, Berkeley, on its website.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

The blast came weeks after Thailand's then-ruling junta forcibly repatriated 109 Uyghurs to China, prompting speculation that it was part of a revenge plot.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Several times a day the four generals of the junta appeared on the screen, seated between the coat of arms and the flag, to announce various edicts: they were the new heroes of the nation.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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

Burkina Faso and Mali, which are both led by military juntas, responded in statements issued separately by their foreign ministries, seen Wednesday by AFP.

From Barron's Dec. 31, 2025

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

How juntas are held, and how the Cuban ladies take a prominent part in these meetings, and provide funds for the relief of their sick and wounded compatriots in arms.

From The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba by Goodman, Walter




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