The Iranian president’s special aide for ethnic and religious minorities’ affairs has announced that the education of ethnic minorities in their mother tongue is on the government’s agenda. Ali Younesi told Mehr News Agency on Monday January 20 that a meeting was held with the minister of education, and it was agreed that a […]
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Rights group calls on Iran to spare condemned Arab activists
Amnesty International is urging Iran to end human rights violations against Arab minorities in Iran. In a statement issued on Thursday January 16, Amnesty International welcomed the Iranian president’s latest statement that “The government will not tolerate any form of discrimination against ethnic minorities.” Amnesty International is calling for a number of condemned Arab […]
Iranian administration promises to appoint minorities to key posts
The Iranian president’s religious and ethnic minority representative said on Sunday December 22 that the administration is working toward appointing ethnic and religious minorities to key posts. Ali Younesi was visiting Sistan-Baluchistan Province when he told IRNA that the government’s actions are based on requests from Baluchi and Sunni elders and trusted figures. Younesi […]