Iran: Large gathering of Ahwazi residents to protest rerouting of Karoon River water

On Thursday, Nov. 27th a large number of residents of Ahwaz, Southern Iran, gathered to insist the impeachment of the minister of Electricity. They also called for a committee to be established to oversight the Karoon River situation. The suppressive state security guards arrested 7 environment activists. Efforts to free these seven activists are ongoing.

 

People, meanwhile are insisting on the annulment of the ban on exploitation of Koohrang Water as it runs by their lands.