Examples of Resistance Movements
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The following examples are of groups that have been considered or would identify themselves as resistance groups, the Governments they oppose would more likely define them as terrorists or criminals. These are mostly, but not exclusively, of armed resistance movements. For movements and phases of activity involving non-violent methods, see civil resistance and nonviolent resistance.
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