Sentence examples for parallel governments from inspiring English sources

They have even threatened to set up parallel governments in some districts.

"These gangs have become a challenge to the state, parallel governments that threaten Brazil's democracy and the rule of law".

But says his hands are tied by the war, which has left Libya ruled by two parallel governments.

Its two parallel governments, one theocratic, one democratic, have been on the worst of terms for several years.

Iranians are living under the surreal rule of two parallel governments, locked together in a battle that has paralyzed the country's political development.

I'd say Exxon Mobil and the U.S. are kind of parallel governments — sometimes in alliance, sometimes in opposition, and often just trying to keep their distance from one another.

"They are setting up a parallel government".

Mr Gbagbo's parallel "government" is already virtually bankrupt.

Dr Abdullah threatened to declare a parallel government.

"We don't want to create a parallel government," General Odierno said.

In Haiti, Digicel has evolved into a huge presence, almost a parallel government.