insurgent

Example Sentences

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Daniel Bwala said Nigeria would welcome US help in tackling the Islamist insurgents but noted that it was a "sovereign" country.

From BBC

Min Aung Hlaing has said military operations were justified to root out insurgents and steadfastly denies allegations of human rights abuses.

From Barron's

Authorities are investigating a trip both men took last month to an island in the Philippines where local insurgents have previously sworn allegiance to Islamic State.

From The Wall Street Journal

"They are fragmented, and they have no leadership," she added of the insurgent groups.

From Barron's

So the military has made retaking as much territory from insurgents before the election a priority.

From BBC