He was a leading figure in securing independence for Somalia.

They placed at my disposal the force necessary to secure their independence.

She must act like a man and smoke cigars to secure her independence.

Many other military supplies were flown to Israel from the air base, which helped the new state to secure its independence.

Indonesia's struggle to secure its independence lasted from 1945 until 1949.

The publication advocated personal freedom for peasants and taking steps to secure their greater economic independence.

Brøgger's goal was to employ own researchers to secure independence from the university, however this never happened.

He had many successes, but ultimately failed to secure Frisia's independence.

He devoted his first term in office to securing independence from Britain and used that prestige to win five more elections.

The town was able to secure complete independence.