Sanctuary in the midst of strife (5)

I believe the answer is:

oasis

(Other definitions for oasis that I've seen before include "place of relief" , "Place of calm in troubled times" , "English rock group in the desert" , "Fertile part of desert" , "Peaceful spot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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