junta
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When the military junta seized power in 2021, the civil war that ensued helped criminals capitalise on the chaos within the country and scam centres flourished.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Traoré initially pledged to restore democratic rule to the West African country by July 2024, but two months before this deadline, the junta announced it would extend its rule for another five years.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
"There's no international authority imposing its view. Rather, there are national authorities who will negotiate with the junta and others that do not recognise it," Ntwali said.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
In Myanmar, prices at the petrol pump have jumped and the junta has instituted fuel-saving measures, including alternate day bans on private vehicles, based on odd- or even-numbered licence plates.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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
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