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Thailand's military has stepped in to declare martial law across the country after months of political unrest and protest. Military spokesmen made sure to state very clearly that the declaration of martial law was not a coup, something that last happened in 2006 with the ouster of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The military has curbed press freedoms, though it has allowed for the anti-government and pro-government protesters to continue their activities, to the surprise of many.