The IRA publicly condemned sectarianism and sectarian attacks. He said that Saddam urged his countrymen to "unify in the face of sectarian strife". Al-Qaeda is also responsible for instigating sectarian violence among Muslims. In a vicious spiral of sectarian violence, civilians were an easy target. The GAO also stated that there was no discernible trend in sectarian violence. Derry has a long history of sectarian tension and violence. This resulted in more street riots and Republican and sectarian attacks. The split would largely be along ethnic and sectarian lines. He supports ethnic and sectarian harmony. However, the city continues be a home for ethnic and sectarian violence. Urban quarters have often belonged mainly to residents having a particular sectarian or ethnic origin. The cycle of sectarian atrocities against civilians however continued into June 1922. In Christianity, death in sectarian persecution can be viewed as martyrdom. There are also concerns regarding corruption and sectarian agendas within the force. Juan Cole said that the execution might lead to more sectarian turmoil.