Resistance movements

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A non-state group that opposes and tries to overturn a ruling power — a government, regime or occupation.

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A social movement pushes for change on an issue; a resistance movement opposes those in power and often wants to remove them.

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From non-violent methods (protests, civil disobedience) to violent ones (armed struggle, insurgency).

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Deliberately breaking rules seen as unjust, peacefully and accepting the consequences.

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An armed rebellion against a government — the violent end of resistance.

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When the army or a group seizes power by force, as in Myanmar in 2021.

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After a military coup, millions protested peacefully and refused to cooperate; when crushed, parts turned to armed struggle.

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Because peaceful methods can be crushed by a brutal crackdown, pushing some to fight back.

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The cause (is it just?) and the methods (violent or not?) — the same group can be a 'freedom fighter' or a 'terrorist'.

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A people's right to choose their own government — often a reason resistance claims to be legitimate.

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The same resistance group can be seen as a 'freedom fighter' by supporters and a 'terrorist' by those in power.