From 1962 to 2011, the country was under military rule.
Even military rule by a council is a step forward compared to the way things have been.
This tried to find out what had happened to the 30,000 people who went missing during time of military rule from 1976 to 1983.
This role has continued over the past four decades of military rule in the country.
"This is the best way to move on from military rule," he says.
I can quickly establish military rule and bring almost the entire population under my control.
In certain ways it is similar to the military rules of engagement.
May 25, 1973, marked the end a long period of military rule.
All demand an end to military rule and a return to some form of democracy.
You'll find it's still chaotic, but some order is beginning to return under military rule.