They coincided with the 20th anniversary of the country's independence and were the most violent in its post-Soviet history.

The building itself was constructed for the 100th anniversary of Mexico's independence.

The monument was opened in 1982 on the 20th anniversary of Algeria's independence.

Over 100 events take place during the anniversary of Texas' independence from Mexico.

The film was made to mark the 50th anniversary of India's independence.

The killings, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of India's independence, raised the death toll in the 24-hour-period to 13.

This year Kuwait will celebrate the twin anniversary of its independence and liberation.

This piece was struck to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Bophuthatswana's independence in 1987.

The tour has been arranged in the run up to the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence from colonial rule.

The paradox lies in the fact that we are celebrating the 27th anniversary of this country's independence.