Reports received by Voice of America indicate the forced evacuation of about 100 sixth-term female students at Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran on Saturday, September 8. A family member of one of the students told Voice of America that upon entering the "Ozadi Dormitory," the students were faced with a very distressing scene, where their belongings, including clothes, were thrown in every corner, and some items were missing, with one student even unable to find her laptop. According to her, the students' food in the refrigerators had also been dumped into garbage bags, rendering it unusable. This family member pointed out that dormitory officials had also complained to some students about why they had entered the dormitory to retrieve their belongings, stating that students should have coordinated with them in advance to obtain permission. She emphasized that such treatment was not befitting of students, adding that a specific date for evacuation should have been set for students to find suitable accommodation. She stressed that it is completely unacceptable to treat students' belongings this way due to painting the building. According to the report, officials at Allameh Tabatabai University told protesting students who do not reside in Tehran on Sunday, September 9, that they could go to a boarding house, which would incur several million tomans in additional costs for them. This is not the first time such actions have been taken against dormitory students, leading to protests. For example, students at Tehran University protested in March 2023 against the decision to hold classes online after the Nowruz holidays and the closure of student dormitories. Additionally, on June 22, 2015, several students residing in the dormitory of Alzahra University in Tehran protested against the university's announcement regarding the evacuation of the dormitory during the summer. On September 24, 2013, a number of master's and doctoral students at Amir Kabir University protested against the evacuation of their dormitories in front of the university president's office.
Forced Evacuation of Female Dormitory at Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran; 100 Students Must Find New Accommodation
Approximately 100 female students at Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran were forcibly evacuated from their dormitory, facing disarray and loss of belongings. The university's handling of the situation has sparked protests and raised concerns about student rights and accommodation issues. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between students and university authorities in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
About 100 female students at Allameh Tabatabai University were forcibly evacuated from their dormitory, leading to distress over lost belongings and poor treatment. This incident has sparked protests and raised concerns about student rights.
- Students found their belongings scattered and some missing upon evacuation.
- University officials suggested alternative accommodation that would incur additional costs for students.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Student protests in Iran have historically been a response to government policies perceived as oppressive, particularly regarding education and civil liberties.
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