armed struggle

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This legacy of armed struggle, ideological martyrdom, and anti-imperialist narrative shaped her and her brother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

“We must recognize that armed struggle brings no benefit. While weapons are lethal, negotiation, mediation and dialogue are constructive.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

The PKK formally renounced its armed struggle against the Turkish state in May, drawing a line under four decades of conflict that had claimed some 50,000 lives on both sides.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

That phrase hinted that Hamas might be contemplating the end of its armed struggle, although no further details were provided.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

After these preliminaries, we focused on the critical issues: the armed struggle, the ANC’s alliance with the Communist Party, the goal of majority rule, and the idea of racial reconciliation.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela