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A '''government-in-exile''' is a group of people who claim they are the real [[government]] of a [[country]], but who live in another country.<ref>[http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=government-in-exile Princeton University WordNet]</ref> These were common during [[World War II]], when [[ |
A '''government-in-exile''' is a group of people who claim they are the real [[government]] of a [[country]], but who live in another country.<ref>[http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=government-in-exile Princeton University WordNet]</ref> These were common during [[World War II]], when the [[axis powers]] took over several countries, and the leaders of those countries escaped to safety in other countries. When the war ended, most were able to return to their home countries.{{Refn|The [[Polish government-in-exile]] would not return to [[Poland]] until 1990.}} |
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Today, there are some governments-in-exile. They include: |
Today, there are some governments-in-exile. They include: |
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*[[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR) in the [[Tindouf Province]] of [[Algeria]] |
*[[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR) in the [[Tindouf Province]] of [[Algeria]] |
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*the government of the National Republic of [[Belarus]] exiled since [[1920 |
*the government of the National Republic of [[Belarus]] exiled since [[1920]], currently led by Ivonka Survilla in [[Canada]] |
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*the Central Tibetan Administration, based in [[Dharamshala|Dharamsala]], [[India]], founded by the 14th [[Dalai Lama]] of [[Tibet]]; Tibet was taken over by the [[People's Republic of China]] in the 1950s |
*the Central Tibetan Administration, based in [[Dharamshala|Dharamsala]], [[India]], founded by the 14th [[Dalai Lama]] of [[Tibet]]; Tibet was taken over by the [[People's Republic of China]] in the 1950s |
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*the former Provisional Government of [[Bangladesh]], also known as the Mujibnagar Government, declared [[independence]] from [[Pakistan]] in 1971; it was exiled to [[Kolkata]] after attacks by the [[Pakistani military|Pakistan armed forces]], and existed until Bangladesh was recognized as a country in 1972. |
*the former Provisional Government of [[Bangladesh]], also known as the Mujibnagar Government, declared [[independence]] from [[Pakistan]] in 1971; it was exiled to [[Kolkata]] after attacks by the [[Pakistani military|Pakistan armed forces]], and existed until Bangladesh was recognized as a country in 1972. |
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*the former provisional [[Government of Afghanistan]] was ousted by the [[Taliban]], claiming to be the real leaders of [[Afghanistan#History|Afghanistan]], which was taken over by the [[Military of the United States|American military]], after they left in 2021 following the [[War on Terror]]. |
*the former provisional [[Government of Afghanistan]] was ousted by the [[Taliban]], claiming to be the real leaders of [[Afghanistan#History|Afghanistan]], which was taken over by the [[Military of the United States|American military]], after they left in 2021 following the [[War on Terror]]. |
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These groups usually have little or [[List of states with limited recognition|no diplomatic recognition]] by other countries. There were more governments-in-exile in the 20th century (especially during World War II), but many disbanded or regained power in their own country, or transferred their [[Asset|assets]] to the new government. |
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Not many countries recognize (accept) these groups. |
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There used to be more governments-in-exile in the past (more commonly during World War II), but many have either disbanded, were able to regain power of the country they left from, or transfer their [[Asset|assets]] to the new government. |
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==Related pages== |
==Related pages== |
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*[[Exile]] |
*[[Exile]] |
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==References== |
==Notes and References== |
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Latest revision as of 04:51, 6 December 2024
A government-in-exile is a group of people who claim they are the real government of a country, but who live in another country.[1] These were common during World War II, when the axis powers took over several countries, and the leaders of those countries escaped to safety in other countries. When the war ended, most were able to return to their home countries.[2]
Today, there are some governments-in-exile. They include:
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in the Tindouf Province of Algeria
- the government of the National Republic of Belarus exiled since 1920, currently led by Ivonka Survilla in Canada
- the Central Tibetan Administration, based in Dharamsala, India, founded by the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet; Tibet was taken over by the People's Republic of China in the 1950s
- the former Provisional Government of Bangladesh, also known as the Mujibnagar Government, declared independence from Pakistan in 1971; it was exiled to Kolkata after attacks by the Pakistan armed forces, and existed until Bangladesh was recognized as a country in 1972.
- the former provisional Government of Afghanistan was ousted by the Taliban, claiming to be the real leaders of Afghanistan, which was taken over by the American military, after they left in 2021 following the War on Terror.
These groups usually have little or no diplomatic recognition by other countries. There were more governments-in-exile in the 20th century (especially during World War II), but many disbanded or regained power in their own country, or transferred their assets to the new government.
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[change | change source]Notes and References
[change | change source]- ↑ Princeton University WordNet
- ↑ The Polish government-in-exile would not return to Poland until 1990.
