A separatist referendum lets a region vote on breaking away from its country. Governments use it to gauge public will or ease tensions, while independence movements seek legitimacy and momentum. Outcomes can grant mandates, trigger negotiations, or deepen divisions, benefiting political leaders and activists seeking self-rule.
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