armed struggle

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The People’s Mojahedin Organization, a well-organized leftist-Islamist group, waged an armed struggle against the shah and participated in the 1979 revolution that overthrew him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"We must recognise that armed struggle brings no benefit. While weapons are lethal, negotiation, mediation and dialogue are constructive. Let us all choose peace as a way, not just as a goal!" he added.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

“We must recognize that armed struggle brings no benefit. While weapons are lethal, negotiation, mediation and dialogue are constructive.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

So, they do what they can, living their undercover existence, tending the sick, caring for children and joining the armed struggle.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

The internal armed struggle was escalating and they wanted the commander of MK on the scene.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela