Sentence examples for by clan from inspiring English sources

Disputes tended to be resolved by clan elders.

Kitawan society preserved its traditions by separating responsibilities by clan.

Of all the institutions, it appears it was the least influenced by clan politics and corruption.

Siad Barre was overthrown in 1991, and the country was thrown into chaos by clan warfare.

They are not localized by clan, and members of a single group may be widely dispersed.

Before the Russian Revolution of 1917 the Dolgan were organized into clans, headed by clan elders.

Saudi society remains divided by clan, sect and region, and split between religious conservatives and relative liberals.

The members of Parliament were selected by clan chiefs, and some candidates were rejected by a committee evaluating their qualifications.

The social and economic crisis in Somalia is exacerbated – and to some extent caused – by clan warfare.

Somalia has been without a central government since 1991, when the government was toppled by clan militias.

During this period, the cease-fire between the government and the Islamic front was broken many times by clan fighting.