2011 Khuzestan protests
The 2011 Khuzestan protests, known among protesters as the Ahvaz Day of Rage, relates to violent protests, which erupted on 15 April 2011 in Khuzestan Province, to mark an anniversary of the 2005 Ahvaz unrest, and as a response to the regional Arab Spring. The protests lasted for 4 days and resulted in 12 to 15 protesters killed and many wounded and arrested. 1 security officer was killed as well, and another wounded. Crackdown on Arab political opposition in the area continued since with arrests and executions.
| 2011 Khuzestan protests | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part of the Khuzestan conflict, the 2011–12 Iranian protests and the Arab Spring | |||
| Date | 15–18 April 2011 | ||
| Location | |||
| Methods | demonstrations, riots | ||
| Status | Unrest quelled | ||
| Parties | |||
| Lead figures | |||
| Casualties | |||
| Death(s) | 12–15 protesters killed 1 security officer killed | ||
| Injuries | dozens | ||
| Arrested | hundreds arrested | ||
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