junta

/ˈhʊntə/
noun
  1. A military group that takes control of a country by force, especially after a coup.
    • After the coup, the junta ruled the country with strict laws and censorship.
    • The military junta dissolved the parliament and banned all political parties.
    • International leaders condemned the junta for its human rights abuses.
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