Intra-Shi'ite War.

Publication: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map

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A long-standing power struggle between the rival Shi'ite groups - the Sadrists and their JaM and the Supreme Islamic Iraqi Council (SIIC) and its Badr force - on Aug. 28 erupted into a war in Karbala'; at least 52 people were killed and over 300 others were wounded by gunmen with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades who fought street battles amid crowds of pilgrims. The battle began as JaM gunmen traded fire with government security forces heavily infiltrated by Badr elements.

Maliki's government coalition is dominated by two religious Shi'ite parties - the SIIC and al-Da'wa -...

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