secession

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Pannun is affiliated with a New York-based group called Sikhs for Justice that advocates for the secession of Punjab, a northern Indian state with a large Sikh population.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

So it is puzzling that Mr. Kaylan would recommend Azeri secession while omitting important context.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Downtown #Aden, where crowds have been calling for secession from #Yemen and solidarity with STC leader Aidarous Al Zubaidi.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Thus, we know, and everyone at the time knew, that slavery was the cause of secession.

From Slate • Sep. 24, 2025

President Lincoln would not accept secession; he hoped to reunite the country without resorting to war.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock