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First, favourable trade terms are couched in concern for Northern Ireland's stability, since economic pain could exacerbate sectarian tensions in the region.
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Attempts to force a reversal of some kind can lead only to still greater disenchantment with religion itself and exacerbate sectarian conflict.
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Months after a March 7 parliamentary election, Iraq still does not have a government, raising fears that the delay could exacerbate sectarian tensions.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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The resignation risks exacerbating sectarian tensions between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims and returning Lebanon to paralysis in government.
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But their alleged violations of human rights have exacerbated sectarian tensions, with the Sunni minority complaining of kidnappings, torture and executions.
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The US State Department said Nimr's execution "risks exacerbating sectarian tensions at a time when they urgently need to be reduced".
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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.