sectarian

Example Sentences

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Asked if the government made mistakes in its response to the sectarian violence, she replies: "Mistakes happen in transition, in post-conflict; no-one is happy about it, including the president."

From BBC

Though millions live peacefully side by side, religious and ethnic identity remains a sensitive topic in a country that has seen sectarian violence throughout its history.

From Barron's

The hope was that democracy combined with economic growth would cure ethnic and sectarian hate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has rejected the use of force against the group, saying this could exacerbate sectarian divisions and lead to violence.

From BBC

Syria is home to a diverse collection of religions, and as the new government sought to establish itself, sectarian unrest broke out.

From Los Angeles Times