uncertainty – n. the quality or state of being not definitely known

humanitarian – adj. concerned with or seeking to promote human happiness, health and success

district(s) – n. an area or section of a country, city, or town

depose(d) – v. to remove someone from a powerful position

symbolic – adj. expressing or representing an idea or quality without using words

credibility – n. the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest

Shi’ite – adj. describing a Muslim who is a member of the Shia branch of Islam

gang(s) – n. a group of criminals

vengeance – n. the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you or someone else

spark – v. to cause something to start or happen