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junta

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


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With Chinese and Russian help, the junta has now recaptured some of the ground lost over the past two years.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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

In recent days, Myanmar’s junta launched a rationing system for cars, while Thailand suspended some fuel exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Niger'a military junta has not released a statement about the incident and did not respond to HRW's quesions, the group said.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Farmer was hoping Aristide would openly challenge the junta by running for president.

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