The military governed, on and off, between 1947 and 1992 - a period characterised by coups, coup attempts and popular protests.
That proved a catastrophe.In this section Youthful enthusiasm A murderous minister From Kim to Kev Cloud coup-coup land Read our chests Typhoon Durian A sacrificial rapist?
Dozens of people there were killed and thousands of homes destroyed.In this section Youthful enthusiasm A murderous minister From Kim to Kev Cloud coup-coup land Read our chests Typhoon Durian A sacrificial rapist?
The League also still demands that the president, the chief justice and attorney-general resign.In this section Youthful enthusiasm A murderous minister From Kim to Kev Cloud coup-coup land Read our chests Typhoon Durian A sacrificial rapist?
Outside, demonstrators from left-wing and feminist groups chanted with delight.In this section Youthful enthusiasm A murderous minister From Kim to Kev Cloud coup-coup land Read our chests Typhoon Durian A sacrificial rapist?
In the 40 years since it gained its independence from France, the country has seen around 20 successful or attempted coups d'état – many of them led by foreign mercenaries: these earned the country the nickname "cloud coup-coup land".
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Mr Ma's travails appear to have boosted the chances of the DPP's Chen Chu, who spent six years in jail during the authoritarian era for her role in pro-democracy protests in Kaohsiung in 1979.In this section Youthful enthusiasm A murderous minister From Kim to Kev Cloud coup-coup land Read our chests Typhoon Durian A sacrificial rapist?
Mr Qarase refused to resign and allow a notionally constitutional transition, so the commander took power by force.In this section Youthful enthusiasm A murderous minister From Kim to Kev Cloud coup-coup land Read our chests Typhoon Durian A sacrificial rapist?
Among those calling for Mr Soren's resignation from parliament was Laloo Prasad Yadav, the railways minister, who is facing seven criminal investigations.In this section Youthful enthusiasm A murderous minister From Kim to Kev Cloud coup-coup land Read our chests Typhoon Durian A sacrificial rapist?
