Sentence examples for press for independence from inspiring English sources

After World War II, Burundians began to press for independence.

After World War II Burundians began to press for independence, which was achieved in 1962.

Ethnic, linguistic and sectarian communities may continue to press for independence, and no doubt the Palestinians and Kurds deserve it.

They will not press for independence any time soon, but they will be mindful of the referendum vote.

At least now the United States is not promising the Lithuanian people that things will get better if they do not press for independence.

It is also concerned that Mr Chen may regard Beijing's hosting of the Olympic Games in 2008 as an opportunity to press for independence, given that China would not want to ruin the event by going to war.But would Taiwan under a KMT leadership really be much more compliant?

The French West African colonies increasingly pressed for independence.

The kingdom of Buganda intermittently pressed for independence from Uganda, which raised the question of the protectorate's future status.

The Dutch government pressed for independence but insisted on preserving a federated structure embracing all the islands.

But many voters say that the new five-party coalition may be too weak to last.A8Division in Tibet's Opposition The Dalai Lama's refusal to confront China more forcefully as it has cracked down on the protests in Tibet has created tensions with younger and more aggressive Tibetan exiles who want to press Beijing for independence.

Eta's political wing, Herri Batasuna, is founded to press for full independence for the three provinces and neighbouring Navarre.