guerrilla

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Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“It’s risky to confront guerrilla organizations on their own terrain,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Although some dissident guerrilla groups remain active, the deal brought about a transformation for Colombia -- about 13,000 fighters and collaborators demobilized and returned to civilian life.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

But as a group, the Taliban sustained more than 20 years of war against the US and its Nato allies, so its capacity to carry out unconventional and guerrilla warfare is well evidenced.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The VC operated as guerrilla fighters in clandestine, deadly efficient groups.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge