A military junta (/ ˈhʊntə, ˈdʒʌntə / ⓘ) is a system of government led by a committee of military leaders. The term junta means "meeting" or "committee" and originated in the national and …

2 days ago · A military junta is a government led by a committee of military leaders. This form of governance often arises during times of political instability, where the military intervenes to …

Mar 25, 2025 · A right-wing military junta, led by General Augusto Pinochet, ruled for 17 years, enforcing severe human rights violations. Under Pinochet’s reign, over 3,000 suspected …

Inside the fight to memorialize victims of the military junta that ruled over the South American nation in the 1970s and '80s

3 days ago · For seven days, rebel fighter Khant and his comrades held the line as Myanmar's military pounded their positions with artillery and drone strikes.

Jan 25, 2025 · The rise of junta rule in the Sahel represents a complex interplay between decolonization and destabilization.

So, what is a military junta, and how does it work? A military junta is a committee of military leaders. Military juntas are typically formed after a military coup, when officers seize power …

1 day ago · Myanmar’s military government has charged more than 200 people with violating the Southeast Asian country’s voting law ahead of a general election at the end of the month, …

Dec 11, 2025 · As Myanmar’s junta-led elections approach in December, the junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is consolidating his power and strategically managing the military …

Junta, (Spanish: “meeting”), committee or administrative council, particularly one that rules a country after a coup d’etat and before a legal government has been established.