The National Liberation Front of Corsica (Fronte di Liberazione Naziunale Corsu in Corsican, or Front de Libération Nationale Corse in French) refers to a separatist organization established in Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean Sea. The National Liberation Front of Corsica, often abbreviated as the FLNC, is a militant group that advocates for independence and self-determination for Corsica.
The FLNC emerged in the early 1970s as a response to what its members perceived as cultural assimilation, economic marginalization, and neglect by the French government. The group aims to create an independent nation-state, separate from France, where Corsican identity, language, and customs can flourish.
The FLNC's tactics have involved both peaceful and violent means, ranging from protests, strikes, and civil disobedience to more extreme actions such as bombings and assassinations. Its activities peaked during the 1980s and 1990s when the group carried out numerous attacks targeting French government institutions, military installations, and infrastructure.
Though the FLNC has multiple factions, it generally operates under a clandestine structure with a decentralized leadership. Over the years, the French government has implemented various measures to counter the group, including arrests, prosecutions, and tighter security measures.
While the FLNC's influence has diminished in recent years, the idea of Corsican nationalism remains present. Efforts towards political autonomy and cultural preservation continue to be pursued through peaceful means, as Corsicans express their aspirations for greater regional self-governance and the preservation of their distinct identity.
