The Patriotic Front took power after a three-month civil war.

爱国阵线经过3个月的内战后夺取了政权。

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After he killed all those who might have harmed him because they were unhappy with the situation, he strengthened his power by instituting new civil and military institutions.

在杀害了所有那些由于不满现状也许会对他造成伤害的人以后，他组建了新的民事与军事机构，增强了自己的力量。

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Yeltsin bombed his way out of the threat of civil war and managed to hang on to power, but Russia was left hobbled.

叶利钦炸出一条路，避免了内战，保住了权力，但是把俄罗斯留在了混乱中。

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They had lost the Civil War. Now much of their power was gone, and they were suffering.

VOA: special.2010.02.04

Many companies from countries like United States and France have been eyeing the opportunity to build nuclear power plants in India since an international ban on civil nuclear trade with the country was lifted last year.

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He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.

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The proposals have been strongly criticised by civil rights groups Amnesty, Liberty and Reprieve, who are opposed to the use of withheld evidence in civil cases and the power the changes will give ministers.

BBC: Justice and Security Bill part two

Important to note is the perpetuation of power at the expense of civil society.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy