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Decolonization efforts

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Decolonization efforts refer to the processes through which former colonies sought independence from colonial powers during the mid-20th century. These efforts involved political negotiations, nationalist movements, armed struggles, and diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending colonial rule and establishing self-governance.

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