A military junta is a government led by a committee of military leaders. This type of regime often comes to power after a coup d'état, where the military forcibly removes the existing government. Military juntas typically suspend existing laws and may impose martial law, limiting civil liberties and political freedoms. These governments can arise in various countries and are often characterized by authoritarian rule. Examples of military juntas include the Chilean military junta that ruled from 1973 to 1990 and the Myanmar military junta, which has been in power since 2021. Such regimes often face criticism for human rights abuses and lack of democratic processes.