1.   Others argue that Syria itself could foster renewed sectarian battles to maintain its hold on the country.

2.   But after three days of violence that left dozens dead in political and sectarian street battles, many wonder if it is the beginning of a terrible tradition.

3.   In a press release, police described the clash as a sectarian battle, triggered by a religious festival.

4.   It arrived on Sulawesi a few months ago after taking part in sectarian battles in the Maluku islands.

5.   Sunni and Shiite extremists have been waging sectarian battles for the past year, leaving hundreds dead in this southern port city.

6.   Laskar Jihad fighters have also intervened in sectarian battles around Poso in Sulawesi and have surfaced in Papua province.