It is often used against groups that demand independence from a central government and have a large base of local ethnic support.

The Baltic nations are making a nuisance of themselves by demanding independence.

I demand independence as well and would like to join the eurozone.

After he became involved in politics, his dogged determination to demand independence, but without the use of force, won him international respect.

Once the Ukraine demanded independence he could drop out of sight.

Different groups settled their differences to demand independence from Britain.

"No one demands independence with any violence or urgency anymore."

But the Kurds have said they will not demand independence.

But it would prefer to avoid any border changes when its republics are demanding independence.

However, some people were against the federation and demanded greater independence from the federal authorities, leading to their prosecution.