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Category - sectarian violence

12 Oct 2011

Egypt rocked by sectarian violence in post-Mubarak era

As Egypt approaches the anniversary of the overthrow of former president Mubarak, the country still finds itself torn by sectarian violence.
3 Sep 2011

Nigerian faith leaders seek permanent end to violence

Nigerian faith leaders are seeking urgent government action to end a recurrent and bloody cycle of religious violence in Africa's most populous nation.
24 Jun 2011

Kirk welcomes Scottish first minister's pause on sectarianism bill

The Church of Scotland has welcomed more time for more considering the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Bill.
15 May 2011

Views differ on Queen's 'historic' visit to Ireland this week

Some religious leaders see Queen Elizabeth II's state visit to Ireland this week as a sign of reconciliation following centuries of sectarian hatred and violence.
3 Mar 2011

Bhatti killing causes shock and horror

Church leaders and spokespeople have condemned the killing of Pakistan's Minority Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti
30 Jan 2011

Day of prayer for Egypt held in London

Christian Solidarity Worldwide and United Action for Egyptian Christians have held an ecumenical day of prayer for Christians in Egypt.
28 May 2009

Killing illustrates challenges to Northern Ireland politics and peace

Politicians from all the communities in Northern Ireland have condemned the killing of a Catholic man in what is seen as a rare sectarian attack in a once conflict-afflicted area - but which shows the real challenge to peace in the province.
9 Mar 2009

Catholic and Protestants combine against violence in Northern Ireland

Christians from different backgrounds came together to pray last night at the site of the brutal killing of two soldiers in Northern Ireland. Their message was that there must be no return to sectarian violence.
8 Jan 2008

Concern over new attacks on churches in Iraq

Church and civic leaders in Iraq are expressing concern after reports that a number of churches were bombed on Sunday 6 January 2007, following Eid and Christmas, and at a time when Orthodox Christians were celebrating New Year’s Eve.
30 Dec 2006

Iraqi exiles are concerned about post-execution backlash

Leaders of Iraq's various communities living in exile have expressed continuing concerns over the possibility of more sectarian violence following the execution of former dictator Saddam Hussein, says Journal Chretien in France

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