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junta

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


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Those methods failed to protect Gen. Camara, one of the key backers in the junta for Russia’s intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In the western African country of Mali, an al Qaeda affiliate and its allies are threatening to topple the ruling military junta.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president on Thursday ordered deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, five years after sweeping her into detention in a 2021 coup.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The junta had popular support when it seized power nearly six years ago, promising to deal with Mali's long-running security crisis.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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




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