This is a list of active rebel groups around the world whose domains may be subnational, transnational, or international. A " rebel group" is defined here as a

polity A polity is an identifiable political entity – a group of people with a collective identity, who are organized by some form of institutionalized social relations, and have a capacity to mobilize resources. A polity can be any other group of ...

that uses

armed conflict War is an intense armed conflict between states, governments, societies, or paramilitary groups such as mercenaries, insurgents, and militias. It is generally characterized by extreme violence, destruction, and mortality, using regul ...

in opposition to established

government A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, generally a state. In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive, and judiciary. Government i ...

(or governments) for reasons such as to seek political change or to establish, maintain, or to gain independence.

Rebel groups by state

Rebel groups are listed by the states within which they operate.

Groups that control territory

Groups that " control territory" are defined as any group that hold any populated or inhabited town, city, village, or defined area that is under the direct administration or military control of the group. Such control may be contested and might be temporary or fluctuating, especially under the circumstance of conflict. It does not include the governments of stable breakaway states or other states with limited recognition.

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{{Secession in Countries Rebel groups by country

Rebel groups by state

Groups that control territory

See also

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