Military junta

A military junta is a group of military leaders who take control of a country, often by force, after overthrowing the government. This can happen during a coup d'état, where the military removes elected or ruling officials from power. In a junta, the military leaders typically establish a new government, which may suspend the constitution and restrict civil liberties. These regimes can vary in their governance style, sometimes leading to authoritarian rule. The term often conveys a sense of instability and conflict, as the legitimacy of military rule is often contested by civilians and political groups.