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An insurgency is an armed rebellion by any irregular armed force that rises up against an established authority, government, or administration. Those carrying out an insurgency are "insurgents." Insurgents conduct sabotage and harassment. Insurgents usually are in opposition to a civil authority or government primarily in the hope of improving their condition.

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  • Kuruc labanc csatajelenet1

    The so-called kuruc were armed anti-Habsburg rebels in Royal Hungary between 1671 and 1711.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Insurgencia para niños

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