Continuing protests against the division of Kazeroon in Fars Province, on Friday, April 31, the mosque of this city witnessed a gathering of protesters who chanted slogans similar to those of the protesters in Isfahan: 'Our enemy is right here; they lie that it's America.' According to reports and videos received by Radio Farda, on Friday, protesters gathered at the Kazeroon mosque and then outside of it, chanting slogans against Hossein Razazadeh, the representative of this city in Parliament, as well as other slogans such as 'Our shame, our shame, our state TV,' 'From the hands of the traitorous representative, Allahu Akbar,' and 'I will kill, I will kill whoever betrays.' According to a plan awaiting final approval by the government, the two districts of 'Chenar Shahijan' and Qaemiyeh (Kohmareh Noudan) will be separated from Kazeroon, creating a new county called 'Koh Chenar.' Local media and critics state that Hossein Razazadeh, the representative of Kazeroon in Parliament, has been seeking to separate his birthplace (Qaemiyeh) from Kazeroon for the past two years. However, according to the website 'Kazeroon Negah,' Hossein Razazadeh has stated that he will pursue the demands of the people of this area who are seeking county status 'whether someone likes it or not.' In recent weeks, with the approval of the division plan in the 'Office of National Divisions,' widespread protests have erupted in this city, with residents holding multiple gatherings by closing their shops, some of which led to clashes with security forces. As protests escalated in Kazeroon, Hadi Pajoohesh Jahromi, the deputy governor of Fars, emphasized in an interview with ISNA news agency on Wednesday, April 29, that despite 'tensions and concerns,' the new divisions 'are considered a foundation for the promotion of the province.' Social protests in various parts of Iran have expanded in recent months, and following the nationwide protests in January, various cities have witnessed gatherings for various reasons, innovating in their expressions of protest. For instance, protesting farmers in Isfahan sat with their backs to the Imam Jom'e podium during Friday prayers on March 15, chanting 'Back to the enemy, facing the homeland.' Protesters in the same city again chanted on Friday, April 24, 'Our enemy is right here; they falsely say it's America.'
The Slogan 'Our Enemy is Right Here'; This Time in Kazeroon
Protests erupted in Kazeroon against the proposed division of the city, with demonstrators chanting slogans against local representative Hossein Razazadeh. The protests reflect broader discontent in Iran regarding local governance and representation, highlighting tensions between citizens and authorities.
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📰 What Happened
Protests erupted in Kazeroon against a government plan to divide the city into new administrative regions, with demonstrators expressing anger towards local representatives. The protests featured chants that criticized both local governance and the narrative of foreign enemies.
- Protesters chanted slogans against local representative Hossein Razazadeh and the state media.
- The proposed division plan has been met with widespread opposition, leading to multiple protests and clashes with security forces.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Kazeroon has been a focal point for local governance issues, with residents increasingly vocal about their demands for representation and administrative changes.
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