Saeed Marze’eh: An Ahwazi Researcher Behind Bars Without Charge for 7 Months
The fate of prominent Ahwazi writer and researcher Saeed Ismail Marze’eh remains unknown since his arrest on January 6, 2025, by Iranian intelligence forces. He has not been formally charged or brought to trial, in clear violation of legal and human rights standards.
Marze’eh, 32 years old, was detained at his home in the Alawi (Thawra) neighborhood of Ahwaz city following a sudden security raid during which his house was searched, and both his mobile phone and computer were confiscated without presenting any judicial warrant.
Despite being held for over seven months in the notorious Sheiban Prison, Iranian authorities continue to withhold information regarding the reasons for his arrest and have denied his family and lawyer the right to visit him.
This lack of transparency has heightened fears for his safety and well-being.
According to human rights reports, Marze’eh suffers from a kidney condition, making his detention under unclear circumstances and in poor health conditions a serious threat to his life especially given the documented medical negligence and mistreatment in Sheiban Prison.
Saeed Marze’eh is considered one of the leading cultural figures in Ahwaz. He holds a master’s degree in Arabic literature and formerly headed the Arabic department at “Nawabit” magazine.
He has made significant contributions to children’s literature and cultural research, including a notable study on the Ahwazi poet Hashem bin Hardan Douraqi.
Marze’eh’s family has expressed deep concern over his continued detention, holding Iranian authorities fully responsible for his physical and mental health.
They have demanded immediate clarification of his legal status and access to necessary medical care.
His arrest is part of an ongoing campaign by Iranian authorities targeting Ahwazi cultural and civil activists, aiming to suppress freedoms and silence independent voices at a time when international calls are intensifying to end such human rights violations.
