1. The military have always played a vital role in Venezuela since its independence in the 1800s.

2. Congo has not had a peaceful transfer of power since independence from Belgium in 1960.

3. Violence has plagued South Sudan since it declared independence in a referendum from Sudan in 2011.

4. Malta gained its independence from the UK on 21 September 1964.

5. Croatia declared independence in 1991.

6. Lesotho has seen a series of military coups since independence in 1966.

7. Many of those who said they were against independence were opting not to vote at all.

8. After independence, the politicians found this system of ethnic politics convenient.

9. Your parents want their independence, and you want peace of mind.

10. This feels like a defining moment in the independence referendum campaign.

11. No more talk of settling the question of independence then turning to more powers.

12. He said AT T would give CNN editorial independence if the merger were approved.

13. Rajoy called the vote a failure and ruled out talks for a legal independence ballot.