Anti-Shia Violence

Anti-Shia violence refers to attacks, discrimination, or hostility directed specifically at Shia Muslims, who are a major sect within Islam. This violence often stems from sectarian tensions, political rivalries, and historical conflicts between Sunni and Shia groups. Factors include extremist ideologies, power struggles, and societal tensions, leading to targeted bombings, killings, and social marginalization of Shia communities. Such violence exacerbates divisions within Muslim populations and causes significant suffering for Shia individuals and communities, undermining social cohesion and promoting cycle of conflict rooted in religious and political differences.