Whatever word is appropriate, it was basically a complete disappearance or the rule of law. Basically, imagine all the police and military disappearing instantl

Whatever word is appropriate, it was basically a complete disappearance or the rule of law. Basically, imagine all the police and military disappearing instantly, in a country that was already quite corrupt and infantilised by communism (not that I'm sure a more 'civilized' country would do any better under the circumstances).