Phrases with «military junta»

A "military junta" refers to a group of military officers who take control of a government by force, often after overthrowing the existing leadership. They usually rule with absolute power, making decisions without much input from the public or following democratic processes. Military juntas are generally seen as undemocratic and often restrict people's freedoms and rights. Full definition

Sentences with «military junta»

  • Such declarations from the «government» of Burma — truly a brutal ruling military junta — are clearly not to be trusted. (treehugger.com)
  • Dr. Kofi Abrefah Busia who was elected in the 1969 elections was also ousted from power in 1972 by an I.K Acheampong led military junta which also suffered in a palace coup in 1978 led by FWK Akuffo. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
  • He won both the 1992 and 1996 Presidential elections after having led the Provincial National Defence Council's military junta for over a decade. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
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