Mr. Estrada, elected in 1998, was ousted in a military-backed popular uprising in 2001.    From Wordnik.com.  [Former Philippine Leader Takes Aim at Trade Deals] Reference

Officials with the military-backed government are not linking the attacks to Islamic militants.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jan 1, 2007] Reference

But it does enjoy something that the military-backed government didn't have: democratic legitimacy.    From Wordnik.com.  [Farewell to the Junta] Reference

The PPP presents a direct challenge to the military-backed government -- and isn't shy in saying so.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Resurrection of Thai Rak Thai] Reference

Zelaya says Honduras 'business elite was behind last June's military-backed coup that sent him into exile.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manuel Zelaya, Former Honduran President, To Write A Book About Coup] Reference

And to the crisis in Myanmar now, where we're seeing mixed signals coming from the military-backed government.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Sep 30, 2007] Reference

The military-backed government held genuine elections in 2007 and again, Thai voters elected Mr. Thaksin's allies.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Thailand Lesson] Reference

With no credible opposition inside Myanmar, next year's elections are expected to return a military-backed government.    From Wordnik.com.  [Webb Wins Release of American in Myanmar] Reference

WOLFSTHAL: I think given where we are in Iraq, the idea of a military-backed regime change in Iran is simply off the table.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Apr 1, 2007] Reference

Pakistan earlier this year held democratic elections, ending nine years of military-backed rule by President Pervez Musharraf.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Troubled Alliance] Reference

Thailand's military-backed government staged December's election hoping that the pro-Thaksin forces would be soundly defeated.    From Wordnik.com.  [Thai Stocks May Be Defensive Play] Reference

In an e-mail to a friend, she named officials in the military-backed government she said would be responsible if she were killed.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Dec 28, 2007] Reference

He won the presidency in 1998 and was ousted in a military-backed popular uprising after serving less than half his six-year term.    From Wordnik.com.  [Real to Reel] Reference

The current military-backed interim government took power in January, after months of violent clashes between rival political parties.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Nov 19, 2007] Reference

She accused his military-backed government of quashing political dissent while ignoring an increasingly aggressive Islamist insurgency.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bhutto Tells Musharraf to Resign] Reference

She and her backers had planned to protest the imposition of emergency rule on Nov. 3 by the military-backed President Pervez Musharraf.    From Wordnik.com.  [Pakistan Announces Plan] Reference

After a military-backed coup ousted Thaksin in 2006, the junta that took power froze his family's fortune and accused him of corruption.    From Wordnik.com.  [Thaksin loses assets, but Thai political saga continues] Reference

France has been repeatedly threatened by Algerian fundamentalist militants over its support for the military-backed government in Algiers.    From Wordnik.com.  [Searching for a women's movement] Reference

Though the military-backed government discouraged campaigning for much of the past few months, toward the end it did ease up on restrictions.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bangladesh Votes] Reference

Ms. Arroyo first took office from the vice presidency in 2001, after a popular, military-backed revolt unseated then-President Joseph Estrada.    From Wordnik.com.  [Arroyo Allies Push Change In Philippines] Reference

The commission has revealed the discovery of mass insurgent graves of people allegedly killed by security forces or military-backed local militias.    From Wordnik.com.  [Suspected Taliban Corpses] Reference

Since May, Bangladesh's military-backed government has arrested an estimated 12,000 people without charge and confined them to overcrowded prisons.    From Wordnik.com.  [World Bank Shots on Corruption] Reference

For fear of revenge and retribution, the military-backed government has to ensure that the PPP does not end up leading the post-election government.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Resurrection of Thai Rak Thai] Reference

After an August referendum in which the East Timorese voted overwhelmingly for independence, gangs of military-backed thugs ran wild in the streets.    From Wordnik.com.  [At The Breaking Point] Reference

According to rights activists, military-backed organizations have been extorting funds from communities ahead of the November 7th general elections.    From Wordnik.com.  [Burma's Tax System Corrupt, Activists Say] Reference

This is despite the peaceful transition of power that appears to be under way after nine years of President Pervez Musharraf's military-backed rule.    From Wordnik.com.  [Pakistan Could Become Cash Magnet] Reference

The government has been locked in political combat with Thailand's military-backed opposition for control of one of Southeast Asia's anchor economies.    From Wordnik.com.  [Thailand Sets Tax Cuts to Bolster Popular Support] Reference

Bangladesh's military-backed government said it has arrested about 10,000 people in the past week, as the country prepares to hold national elections.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bangladesh Rounds Up the Political Opposition] Reference

Algeria's military-backed government held elections and then aborted them when it was clear that Islamist reformers were the ones who were going to win.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Apr 11, 2007] Reference

People close to him say he plans to look into amendments to the constitution, which was drafted by a military-backed panel to weaken civilian politicians.    From Wordnik.com.  [Thai Premier Seeks to Bridge Social Gap] Reference

The arrangement was intended to guide Pakistan toward democratic elections and a return to civilian rule after eight years under a military-backed government.    From Wordnik.com.  [Pakistan Announces Plan] Reference

Mr. Abhisit became prime minister at the head of a military-backed coalition in December after a Thai court dissolved a pro-Thaksin government for vote-buying.    From Wordnik.com.  [Thai Premier Seeks to Bridge Social Gap] Reference

Face-to-face talks between representatives of Haiti's military-backed government and of deposed president Jean-Bertrand Aristide could begin as early as this week.    From Wordnik.com.  [First Steps] Reference

But human rights groups have complained that Bangladesh is becoming a police state, which the military-backed caretaker government is accused of helping to foster.    From Wordnik.com.  [In Bangladesh, Hasina Coalition Wins in Landslide] Reference

Thailand's military ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra almost 15 months ago and a military-backed constitutional tribunal banned leaders of his party from politics.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Resurrection of Thai Rak Thai] Reference

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya said Saturday that he would return to Honduras to try to retake office following last week's military-backed coup.    From Wordnik.com.  [Abraham Lowenthal: Putting the Honduras Debate in Perspective] Reference

Optimism rose again when the democratically elected government led by Mr. Gilani took power after national elections in February, ending eight-plus years of military-backed rule.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bush, Gilani to Discuss] Reference

Turkey is in the midst of a power struggle between its Islamic-leaning government and the military-backed, secularist establishment that effectively ruled the country for decades.    From Wordnik.com.  [Turkey Sees Hidden Hand in Kurd Riots] Reference