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This is a list of active rebel groups around the world. A " rebel group " is defined here as a polity that uses armed conflict in opposition to established government (or governments) for reasons such as to seek political change or to establish, maintain, or to gain independence.
Uncontacted peoples generally refers to Indigenous peoples who have remained largely isolated to the present day, maintaining their traditional lifestyles and functioning mostly independently from any political or governmental entities.
Flags of the Marshal Foch victory-harmony banner June 8, 1919. This is a collection of lists of flags, including the flags of states or territories, groups or movements and individual people. There are also lists of historical flags and military flag galleries. Many of the flag images are on Wikimedia Commons.
The blue background symbolises the Congo River and the yellow star (which is still used) symbolises both unity, [1] and a bright future. [2] It was the only flag used during the entire period of colonial Belgian administration. 1879–1885 International Association of the Congo: 1885–1908 Congo Free State: 1908–1960 Belgian Congo: 1960–1963
Adopted in 1959 to replace the French Tricolour, it was the flag of the Republic of the Congo until 1970, when the People's Republic of the Congo was established. The new regime changed the flag to a red field with the coat of arms of the People's Republic in the canton. This version was utilized until the regime collapsed in 1991.
A. Flag of Abkhazia; Flag of Acre; Flag of Agin-Buryat Okrug; Ainu flag; Flag of Åland; Flag of the Altai Republic; Flag of Amazonas (Colombian department)
National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
At least 4,500 California Indians were killed between 1849 and 1870, while many more perished due to disease and starvation. [195] 10,000 Indians were also kidnapped and sold as slaves. [196] In a speech before representatives of Native American peoples in June 2019, California governor Gavin Newsom apologized for the genocide. Newsom said ...