Shiites concentrated in Basra , Diwaniyah , Karbala , Al - Muthana and other provinces . They supported Iraqi government and prime minister , opposed Shia . They were in contrast to those of Shia , who believe government is biased .
Shiites demonstrated in Basra , Diwaniyah , Karbala , Al-Muthana and Babil provinces . They supported Iraqi government and prime minister , opposed sectarianism . Protests were in response to those of Sunnis , who say government is biased .