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As another Eid al-Fitr arrives, we find ourselves (Ahwazis) reflecting on the significance of this joyous occasion within the context of our community. Eid, a time of celebration, reflection, and togetherness, holds profound cultural and religious importance for Arabs and Muslims worldwide. However, there is a lingering sense of sadness …

The current parliamentary elections in Iran witnessed a significant decline in voter turnout, raising serious questions about the legitimacy of the regime and the prospects for political activity within the country. According to opinion polls, voter turnout ranges between 40% and 45% nationally and locally, influenced by various factors. The …

In Iran, prisons have become burial grounds for the dead due to the violation of prisoners’ basic rights, including access to essential healthcare. Additionally, prisoners endure brutal torture that often results in severe disabilities and, tragically, death. According to Amnesty International, prison officials in Iran are blatantly ignoring the fundamental …

Yet another bleak day for ethnic minorities in Iran as two young Baloch prisoners were executed on charges of alleged treason. Two prisoners, one in Iranshahr Prison and another in Zahedan, charged with treason, were executed on Saturday, December 16, 2023. According to information from sources in Iran, one of …

Ms. Nada Al-Nashif Deputy High Commissioner United Nations Human Rights Commission Date: January 30, 2024 Dear Ms. Nada Al-Nashif, We have been informed of your forthcoming visit to Iran to assess the state of the death penalty and conduct research on women’s rights. It is our understanding that the regime …

”Condemning the execution of four Kurdish people’s freedom fighters and warning of new executions in Ahwaz” ”Our Ahwazi Arab people” All peoples oppressed by the crimes of the Guardianship of the Jurist regime of Iran Since they seized power, after the people’s revolution in Iran in 1979, and until this …

Abstract: Ahwazi people in Iran identify with their own ethnicity, language and culture rather than the Iranian national identity. They rely on history to demonstrate their peoplehood, nationality and entitlement to the right to self-determination. While Ahwazi history is highly contested, this research aims to frame the discussion on the …

In preceding articles, we delved into the examination of the physical genocide carried out by the Iranian regime against its Arab citizens. In this current article, the focus shifts to the linguistic dimension of genocide. Specifically, this study will concentrate on a specific dimension of linguistic violence, namely language erasure …

Extending to a depth of 5 meters and covering a vast 120,000-hectare expanse, the Hawizeh Marshes, also known as Hoor Al Azim, thrive on the life-giving waters of the Karkheh River in Iran and the Tigris River in Iraq. Adorned entirely by reeds, this unique and vital habitat tells a …

The announcement of Narges Mohammadi Nobel Peace Prize win stirred a variety of responses among Iranians. There was considerable speculation surrounding her selection for several reasons. Firstly, upon inquiring with several Iranians about the recipient, they expressed, “Who is she? We’ve never heard of her.” This initial lack of awareness …