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junta

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


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Mali's military junta has suffered several battlefield setbacks in recent weeks.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

According to Malian state TV, the vehicles were then transported across Togo and through Burkina Faso - which is also ruled by a military junta backed by Moscow.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Over the past year the military junta recaptured much of the territory it had lost to the hundreds of insurgent groups which formed to resist the coup.

From BBC Jul. 30, 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

The central plateau was known for its pro-Aristide leanings, and the junta kept a close eye on places like Zanmi Lasante and troublemakers like Farmer and Père Lafontant.

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

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

Military juntas seized power in all three countries, promising to curb the insurgency.

From BBC Feb. 11, 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

Ruled by military juntas, both countries have ended the presence of Western troops, particularly French forces, over recent years.

From Barron's Oct. 20, 2025

He had not only to fight Napoleon’s veterans, but also to hold in check the Spanish juntas and the Portuguese regency. 

From Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance by Samuel Smiles




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