National Liberation Movement of Ahwaz

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Secretary generalKhazaal Hashemi[1]
Dates of operationSince 1990; 36 years ago (1990)[2]
AlliesIraq Iraq (1990–2003)[2]
National Liberation Movement of Ahwaz
Secretary generalKhazaal Hashemi[1]
Dates of operationSince 1990; 36 years ago (1990)[2]
IdeologyArab nationalism[2]
Arab Socialism[2]
Pan-Arabism[2]
Nasserism[2]
Separatism[2]
AlliesIraq Iraq (1990–2003)[2]
WarsArab separatism in Khuzestan
Designated as a terrorist group by Iran
Flag
ColoursPan-Arab colors
Websitewww.al-ahwaz.org

The National Liberation Movement of Ahwaz (Arabic: حركة التحرير الوطني الأحوازي, romanized: Harakit al-Taḥrīr al-Watani Al-Ahwazi; abbreviated NLMA) is an Arab nationalist and separatist organization whose goal is to establish an independent state called Ahwaz in Iran.[3]

The movement was established by Habib Nabgan, who moved to Denmark from Iran as a refugee prior.[4]

Operations

The movement has carried out attacks across Khuzestan; carrying bombs and attacking government officials throughout. It carried 13 attacks in 2005.[4]

See also

References

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