insurgents

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State Department designated the insurgents a global terrorist group in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Twenty years ago, the grim and creatively valorous third season thrust the story’s human heroes into the role of insurgents.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Nigeria's north‑east has seen repeated incidents in recent years in which military air operations against Islamist insurgents have mistakenly hit civilians, including in villages, camps for displaced people and markets.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

But when I asked if she thought the Surf City insurgents could upend California politics, the professor quickly said, “No.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Arthur called off the hunt, judged accurately that the insurgents were demoralized, and allowed his men to sleep in comfort on their arms, with few but careful sentries.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White