National Liberation Movement of Ahwaz
| National Liberation Movement of Ahwaz | |
|---|---|
| Secretary general | Khazaal Hashemi[1] |
| Dates of operation | Since 1990[2] |
| Ideology | Arab nationalism[2] Arab Socialism[2] Pan-Arabism[2] Nasserism[2] Separatism[2] |
| Allies | Iraq (1990–2003)[2] |
| Battles and wars | Arab separatism in Khuzestan |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | Iran |
| Flag | |
| Colours | Pan-Arab colors |
| Website | www |
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]
History
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
- Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz
- Democratic Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Arabistan
- Ahvaz National Resistance
References
- ^ "NLMA | Al-Ahwaz.org: National Liberation Movement of Ahwaz". www.al-ahwaz.org. Archived from the original on 7 June 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ahwaz Liberation Organisation" アフワーズ解放機構（ALO） (in Japanese). Ministry of Justice of Japan. Archived from the original on 9 March 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Statement of the Ahwaz Democratic Front on the occasion of the anniversary of its founding - جبهة الأحواز الديمقراطية (جاد)". www.alahwazarabi.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Iranian Arab Groups Who Oppose the Islamic Republic". iranwire.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.