Sectarian violence sparks up in Iraq once again

The ugly head of sectarian violence seems ready to rear its ugly head in Iraq once again.

Many think it has already happened.

Tales from both Sunni and Shia communities have rung out in recent weeks.

The UK newspaper the Guardian recalled a series of recent slayings in the country including the former Sunni environment minister.

Those spoken to blame a series of complex coincidences for the current state of events.

A political stalemate since the 2010 elections hasn’t help nor has the apparent marginalization of Sunnis within Iraqi institutions.

STORY WRITTEN BY: DANIEL J. ROWE