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The Derg, a Marxist-Leninist military junta, seized political power in Ethiopia in 1974 by overthrowing Emperor Haile Selassie amid widespread discontent over famine, economic decline, and authoritarian rule. The military, initially formed to address these issues, gained popular support and quickly dismantled the imperial government, establishing a one-party state. The Derg implemented radical land reforms and sought to eliminate feudal structures, which solidified its control but also led to significant conflict and repression throughout the country.

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