persecution

Example Sentences

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Many may not want to give up the fight or allow a transition unless they feel they could receive some kind of protection or reassurance from persecution themselves.

From BBC

On Monday, Information Minister Mohammed Idris said that recent tensions with the US over insecurity and alleged persecution of Christians had been "largely resolved", resulting in stronger relations with Washington.

From BBC

Abuja maintains that it does not tolerate any religious persecution.

From Barron's

West Bengal, like others along the frontier, has long seen waves of migration as people sought work or fled religious persecution.

From BBC

The couple endured a lot in those years, more than 30 of which have been spent in the U.S., after they fled religious persecution in India.

From Los Angeles Times