Iran – Random arrests in Ahwaz

 Recent antigovernment protests in Ahwaz

Ahwaz South East of Iran – State suppressive forces raided a restaurant on Saturday March 26th and arrested about 20 youths. In another event government forces government forces savagely stormed the "enghelab" district at midnight and arrested a number of youths. All Detainees were taken to an unknown location. Questions made by families about the conditions and whereabouts of their loved ones were left unanswered.

After the recent antigovernment rallies and protest in Ahwaz which ended up in clashes between people and the security forces, government is using arrests and intimidations to extinguish the demonstrations.