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March 26, 2019

Secession and Independence Movements
See How Much You Know About Secession and Independence Movements

Test your knowledge of secession and independence movements, from the struggles of the Iraqi Kurds to the battle for Northern Ireland.

A pro-independence supporter waves a Catalan separatist flag during a demonstration in Barcelona, Spain.
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