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How was the rise of ISIS linked to the sectarian milieu in Iraq?

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The rise of ISIS is linked to the sectarian milieu in Iraq due to the difference in ideology between the Shi'i Muslim majority and the Sunni Muslim minority within the country.

The Rise of ISIS in Iraq

   The Islamic State in Syria known as ISIS is an ideological movement founded by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi which was aimed at establishing an Islamic caliphate in Syrian and will consequently spread out to the Arab world.

 

 A major reason why this organization sprung to limelight was the driving of  Iraqi security forces out of strategic cities in Western province and accompanied by its capture of Mosul.

Just like every other ideological organization, ISIS has recruited men and women who subscribe to the doctrines and this is highly influenced by the dominant religion in the middle east, Islam.

  Isis took over the city of Mosul which is Iraq's second largest city by capturing key government infrastructure such as the regional government headquarters, Mosul International Airport, etc.

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