Meanings of exacerbate sectarian in English

First, favourable trade terms are couched in concern for Northern Ireland's stability, since economic pain could exacerbate sectarian tensions in the region.

Attempts to force a reversal of some kind can lead only to still greater disenchantment with religion itself and exacerbate sectarian conflict.

Months after a March 7 parliamentary election, Iraq still does not have a government, raising fears that the delay could exacerbate sectarian tensions.

Three months after a March 7 parliamentary election, Iraq still does not have a government, raising fears that the long delay could exacerbate sectarian tensions.

His resignation thrusts Lebanon back into the frontline of Saudi-Iranian regional rivalry and seems likely to exacerbate sectarian tensions between Lebanese Sunni and Shia Muslims.

But reformist Sharq fears the "irresponsible" act could exacerbate sectarian tensions in the region and warns Tehran not to get drawn into Riyadh's "dangerous game".

The resignation risks exacerbating sectarian tensions between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims and returning Lebanon to paralysis in government.

But their alleged violations of human rights have exacerbated sectarian tensions, with the Sunni minority complaining of kidnappings, torture and executions.

The US State Department said Nimr's execution "risks exacerbating sectarian tensions at a time when they urgently need to be reduced".

The previous Shia-led government of Nouri Maliki was accused of exacerbating sectarian tension by excluding Sunnis from power and failing to deal with Kurdish demands.