Meanings of sectarian policies in English

Critics say Maliki's divisive sectarian policies have brought Iraq to disaster.

Opponents say his sectarian policies during eight years in power created the atmosphere that enabled Islamic State to gain sympathy among Sunnis.

It also took advantage of the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq and Sunni anger at the sectarian policies of its Shia-led government.

The United Arab Emirates, a Saudi ally, recalled its ambassador from Baghdad and criticised what it called the sectarian policies of the Iraqi government.

Abadi faces the daunting task of pacifying Anbar, where Sunni frustrations with Maliki's sectarian policies have goaded some to join the radical Islamic State insurrection.