Anti-colonial resistance

Anti-colonial resistance refers to the efforts by colonized peoples to oppose and overthrow foreign domination and control of their land, culture, and resources. It involves political, military, social, and cultural actions aimed at achieving independence and self-determination. These movements emerged when colonized communities sought to reclaim their sovereignty, often facing brutal repression from colonial powers. Anti-colonial resistance played a key role in ending imperial rule, leading to the creation of independent nations across Africa, Asia, and elsewhere, and inspiring global conversations about justice, sovereignty, and human rights.