Seventy percent of Bahrain's population is Shi'ite, but Sunni Muslims lead the government.

VOA: special.2011.02.19

Since a vast majority of the refugees are Sunni Muslims, Christian leaders fear such a large influx of citizens could tilt the sectarian balance, as well as increase competition in the job market and strain Lebanon's economic resources.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29

American officials had been hoping that Sunni Muslims would get some role in Iraq's new government.

NPR: Infighting Marks Sunni Political Efforts in Iraq

Meanwhile, the Soviet Union had invaded and occupied Afghanistan, energizing many young Sunni Muslims.

WSJ: Bin Laden Was Nurtured in Ease, Destined for Infamy

Most Saudis are Sunni Muslims, and Sunni Islam is the only allowed religion in the country.

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