To a certain degree the Iraqi government and other parties have been trying to dial back these tensions , but some steps taken by the Iraqi government serve only to aggravate them . Latest violence has led to fears of sectarian war in Syria . Shia are feeling marginalized by Sunnis -led government . Outside groups have accused Shia security forces of abusing their power . Historical Sunni ties to Iraq adds to their feeling of oppression .
Latest violence has led to fears of sectarian war in Syria . Shia are feeling marginalized by Sunnis -led government . Outside groups have accused Shia security forces of abusing their power . Historical Sunni ties to Iraq adds to their feeling of oppression .