persecution

Example Sentences

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Some drivers — many of whom claim to have fled persecution in India and requested asylum in the U.S. — are sitting on expensive investments they cannot use.

From Los Angeles Times

The men in the Cladhan come from a range of countries, including Iran, Sudan and Eritrea, and all claim they need sanctuary from persecution.

From BBC

Many Afghans faced a serious risk of persecution by the Taliban, particularly those who had worked with Western governments.

From BBC

The Christians who gathered in that house church are a handful of the millions of believers from North Africa to North Korea who gather every Sunday to worship Christ despite persecution.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of those staying there is Amir - not his real name - who four months ago came to the UK across the Channel on a small boat, having fled persecution in Iran.

From BBC