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Also on Tuesday, a young mother from the Catholic community told BBC News NI she fled her home three weeks ago, claiming her children were subjected to sectarian abuse.

Politicians in north Belfast have said they are making "constructive" progress in their efforts to find a solution to racist and sectarian attacks in the area.

Palestinian fighters became involved in the sectarian conflict, with many based in Lebanon's south, where most of Sadr's followers lived.

He said residents had been targeted in sectarian attacks for several years and called for a multi-agency meeting to address the problems and "drive home the message that these communities deserve investment".

In July, Israel bombed Syrian government forces around Suweida in the country's south as the army entered the predominantly Druze city following deadly sectarian clashes.