The gathering, sit-in, and hunger strike by some students from universities in Khuzestan province in protest against the Ministry of Oil's "lack of commitment" to employ students from oil universities has entered its fifth day. This protest began after Karim Salhashour, the Deputy Minister of Human Resources at the Ministry of Oil, announced on the news program "Bist-o-Si" on Wednesday, January 6, that this ministry has no commitment to employ students from oil universities. "Iran Student News Agency" reported that "for five days, exams at the oil faculties in Tehran, Ahvaz, and Abadan have not been held, and students have not eaten at the university." The protesting students have announced that they will not end their strike or participate in any exams until a written notice regarding the resolution of the employment issue is issued. The students are also awaiting a written and official commitment from the main officials of the Ministry of Oil regarding the recruitment of students from the 1394 academic year and earlier, based on the commitments made in the national entrance exam booklet. Hossein Dehdashti, the head of the Khuzestan provincial parliamentary representatives, has also requested in two separate letters that the Ministry of Oil act according to its promises and commitments in the national entrance exam booklets. Fars News Agency has reported that the continuation of the protests and hunger strikes by the students is "in response to the Ministry's indifference to their employment." According to the human resources regulations of the Ministry of Oil, graduates from the oil faculties in Tehran, Ahvaz, and Abadan are committed to serving in this ministry after completing their studies. In June of this year, Bijan Zanganeh, the Iranian Minister of Oil, issued a directive prohibiting any recruitment in this ministry, which has led to protests from students of these faculties. Earlier in January, a group of students from the Oil Industry University gathered in front of the central building of this university in protest against the employment process in the Ministry of Oil, but their gathering ended without results. Some decisions made by the Ministry of Oil officials over the past two years regarding employment conditions in this ministry have sparked protests. On December 15, Habib Aghajeri, a representative from Mahshahr in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, reported the "unilateral" cancellation of cooperation contracts for seven thousand workers of the petrochemical company in this city by the Ministry of Oil. Official workers of the National Iranian Oil Company in Mahshahr and Assaluyeh also went on strike in protest against this issue starting Saturday, December 5.
Student Sit-in and Protests Over Employment Conditions at the Ministry of Oil
Students from oil universities in Khuzestan province are protesting the Ministry of Oil's refusal to commit to their employment, entering the fifth day of their sit-in and hunger strike. They demand a written commitment from the ministry regarding their recruitment. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between students and the government over employment issues.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Students from oil universities in Khuzestan province have been protesting for five days, conducting a sit-in and hunger strike due to the Ministry of Oil's refusal to commit to their employment. They demand a written assurance regarding their recruitment based on previous commitments.
- Protests began after the Deputy Minister stated there is no commitment to employ students from oil universities.
- Students have halted exams and are refusing to eat until their demands are met.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's economy heavily relies on oil exports, and the employment of graduates from oil universities is seen as crucial for maintaining skilled labor in this sector. Recent government decisions have led to increased tensions between students and officials.
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