BASRA/NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - United in their fight against Saddam Hussein's oppression for decades, Iraq's Shi'ites have become deeply fragmented and disillusioned with their leaders after 15 years in power.
In Iraq's Shi'ite heartlands, many who once voted blindly along sectarian lines are now turning their ire against the Shi'ite-led governments they say have failed to repair crumbling infrastructure, provide jobs or end the violence.
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