Sectarian

Death toll rises to 130 in northwest Pakistan sectarian violence, officials say

Peshawar, Pakistan AP — Sectarian violence has killed at least 130 people and wounded 200 others in Pakistan’s northwest in the last 10 days, officials said Sunday. Violence flared in Kurram district on November 21 when gunmen ambushed a vehicle convoy and killed 52 people, mostly Shiite Muslims. Nobody claimed responsibility for the assault, which …

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Egypt Independent December 3, 2024

Why are British Muslim voters being accused of ‘sectarian’ politics?

Why are British Muslim voters being accused of ‘sectarian’ politics? Several commentators raised eyebrows at UK Muslims voting based on

Middle East Eye July 11, 2024

Al Azhar Imam warns of risks of spreading extremism, sectarian fanaticism

Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayeb has warned of the risks of spreading extremism, hatred and sectarian fanaticism as a result of some countries’ attempts to exclude or marginalize Al Azhar’s teachings that aim at promoting the principles of tolerance, peaceful co-existence and moderation. Tayeb made the comments during his meeting on Thursday 27/6/2024 with …

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Egypt Independent June 29, 2024