Here's what you need to know about Sunni and Shiite Muslims

The Washington Post 2016-01-06

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The tension between the two main sects of Islam, Sunni and Shiite, is one of the factors driving the violence in the Middle East. Here is an overview of the sects' differences and where adherents live.

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