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2008-03-29 India-Pakistan

Sectarian violence in NW Pakistan claims over 50 lives

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Posted by Fred 2008-03-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top
File under: Takfir wal-Hijra

#1 It is not secterian clash between shia sunny, it is a clash for boundry dimarcation.

Posted by wazdan">wazdan 2008-03-29 10:46|| 2008-03-29 10:46|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm inclined to believe Mr. wazdan on this. As far as I can understand, in tribal/clan societies everything is part of the intertribal struggle. The tribal chief chose the religion all still follow as another expression of devotion to the tribe.

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2008-03-29 12:14|| 2008-03-29 12:14|| Front Page Top

#3 The Iranians will be sticking their nose in this, if they haven't already.

Posted by crosspatch 2008-03-29 12:17|| 2008-03-29 12:17|| Front Page Top

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