The Surge in Arrests in Al-Ahwaz During the Centennial of Occupation

Campaigns of arrests carried out by Iranian occupation intelligence in Al-Ahwaz have escalated, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Al-Ahwaz’s occupation.

This event serves as a symbolic milestone for the Ahwazi people, who continue to struggle for their rights against a regime that systematically practices marginalization and repression.

According to human rights reports and local testimonies, Iranian occupation authorities have arrested dozens of activists, politicians, and even ordinary workers in recent weeks. These detainees are part of a movement defending the national and cultural rights of the Ahwazi people.

Sources indicate that the crackdown has specifically targeted influential voices working to revive historical and cultural awareness about Al-Ahwaz’s plight, especially during this period marking the centenary of the occupation.

The charges commonly leveled by Iranian authorities against the detainees include “threatening national security,” “promoting separatist ideologies,” and “collaborating with external forces.” However, the reality reveals that these arrests are primarily aimed at silencing any activities that refocus attention on the crimes and violations Iran has committed against the Ahwazi people over the past century.

Despite the escalating repression, the 100th anniversary of Al-Ahwaz’s occupation has provided an opportunity to reignite the Ahwazi cause both locally and internationally. Activists have organized campaigns on social media to raise global awareness about the suffering of the Ahwazi people and to highlight ongoing violations, particularly concerning land rights and identity preservation.

On this centennial occasion, the Ahwazi people renew their pledge to continue their struggle until they achieve their legitimate rights, no matter the scale of oppression and hardship they face.