What is causing some of the modern troubles between Sunnis and Shias?

What is causing some of the modern troubles between Sunnis and Shias?

In recent years, Sunni–Shia relations have been increasingly marked by conflict, particularly the Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict. Sectarian violence persists to this day from Pakistan to Yemen and is a major element of friction throughout the Middle East and South Asia.

Is Iraq a Shia country?

Iraq’s Muslims follow two distinct traditions, Shia and Sunni Islam. According to CIA World Factbook, Iraq is 99% Muslim: Iraq is home to many religious sites important for both Shia and Sunni Muslims.

What is the conflict between Iraq and US?

The Iraqi conflict is a long-running armed conflict that began with the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a United States-led coalition that toppled the government of Saddam Hussein. The conflict continued as an insurgency emerged to oppose the occupying forces and the post-invasion Iraqi government.

Why did Canada not fight in Vietnam?

The Canadian government did not participate in the war. Canadian corporations sold war material to the Americans. In addition, at least 30,000 Canadians volunteered to serve in the American armed forces during the war. At least 134 Canadians died or were reported missing in Vietnam.

Which Canadian has won the most Olympic medals?

Olympians. The Canadian with the most times at the Winter Olympics is Jasey-Jay Anderson, who appeared at 6 Olympics; 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018. The Canadian with the most Winter medals is Cindy Klassen, who has 6 medals; 1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze.

Why did Canada have troops in Somalia?

Canadian forces, under the name Operation Deliverance, were sent to Somalia to participate in the American-led Operation Restore Hope. On 4 May 1993, the operation was to come under UN command and was renamed UNOSOM II. It was decided that the Canadian Airborne Regiment (CAR) would be the contingent sent overseas.

Why are there so many Somalis in Canada?

Unlike many other refugee groups such as the Vietnamese, most Somalis made it to Canada on their own without the assistance of the Canadian government or other humanitarian organizations. The overwhelming majority of Somalis entered Canada as refugees under the Refugee Class of the Immigration Act.

Is Somalia in a civil war?

Kenyan troops were formally integrated into the multinational force in February 2012. The Federal Government of Somalia was established in August 2012, constituting the country’s first permanent central government since the start of the civil war….Somali Civil War.

Date	1991 (disputed) – present
Location	Somalia

Does Canada have an airborne unit?

The Canadian Airborne Regiment (French: Régiment aéroporté canadien) was a Canadian Forces formation created on April 8, 1968….

Canadian Airborne Regiment
Size	Approx. 600 members
Part of	Royal Canadian Infantry Corps
Garrison/HQ	CFB Griesbach (1968–1977) CFB Petawawa (1977–1995)

What is the FBI called in Canada?

CSIS