juntahallitus
A *juntahallitus* (Finnish for "junta government") refers to a form of authoritarian rule in which a small group of military or political leaders seizes power, often through a coup d'état, and governs without democratic legitimacy. The term is derived from the Spanish *junta*, meaning "committee" or "council," which historically described temporary governing bodies during crises. In modern usage, it typically implies a regime characterized by centralized control, suppression of opposition, and disregard for constitutional processes.
Junta governments frequently emerge in contexts of political instability, economic crisis, or perceived threats to national
The structure of a junta government usually involves a small, elite leadership—often including military officers, politicians,
Historically, junta governments have been criticized for their lack of accountability, human rights abuses, and failure