The Arab people of Ahwaz, which has been occupied by Iran since 1925, suffer from numerous social and economic problems, with unemployment being the most pressing issue that haunts their daily lives. A significant part of this problem is due to the policies of the Iranian government that aiming to marginalize the indigenous Arab population and exclude them from economic life on their land, which holds vast resources. The Iranian government relies on clear racist policies against the people of Ahwaz, as it employs Iranian citizens brought in from Persian cities and provides them with job opportunities at the expense of the livelihood and future of the Ahwazi Arabs. The underlying goals behind these policies aim to change the demographic composition of the region and weaken the Arab presence in it. This is done by bringing in labor and settling them in the Ahwaz areas, which leads to an increase in unemployment among Ahwazi citizens. Unemployment in the Ahwazi community and its effects directly impact the economic conditions, which are already deteriorating. This phenomenon becomes an additional burden on large segments of the population who suffer from a lack of job opportunities and it contributes to the rise in the rate and spread of poverty, deprivation, and the deterioration of living conditions. It also contributes to the exacerbation of social problems such as the spread of crime and increased rates of migration, as many young people are forced to leave their homeland in search of job opportunities in other areas or even in foreign countries. This problem is exacerbated by the economic policies followed by the Iranian government, which prevent Arabs from obtaining government jobs in vital sectors such as oil and gas, which are considered the main economic pillars of the region. The Media Committee of the Democratic Front of Ahwaz(JAD)

Abdolreza Savari

09/09/2024