insurgent

Example Sentences

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The U.S. also stations commandos and other forces in Somalia itself, where they help elite local troops fighting al-Shabaab—an Islamist insurgent group affiliated with al Qaeda—and the Somali branch of Islamic State.

From The Wall Street Journal

But their hold is shaky and the helicopter -- one of the few in the SNA fleet and showing its age -- is a tempting target for the insurgents just a few miles away.

From Barron's

But many believe his party lacked the combustible emotional energy that propels insurgent political outfits.

From BBC

Forged from a decades-long war against insurgents and cartels, Colombia's military and intelligence services are seen as highly capable.

From Barron's

France has advised its citizens in Mali to leave as soon as possible, as Islamist insurgents continue their blockade of the country.

From BBC