Said Azizi: Non-Persian Ethnic Groups Can Only Resolve Their Conflicts Through Dialogue

Alirza Quluncu, Voice of America, June 18, 2020

Said Azizi, political activist

Recently, a map published on the official website of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (DPK) caused protests from some Southern organizations. Political activist Said Azizi told Voice of America that activists and organizations belonging to non-Persian ethnic communities can only resolve their conflicts through dialogue.

According to Azizi, for nearly the past 100 years, the Iranian authorities have pursued policies aimed at creating divisions between different ethnic communities.

Said Azizi: Federalism is the Only Solution for Iran

Alirza Quluncu, Voice of America, December 21, 2019

Said Azizi, the spokesperson for the "Democratic Union of Azerbaijan"

A conference titled "The Future of Ethnic Communities in Iran" was recently held at the European Parliament in Brussels. Said Azizi, the spokesperson for the "Democratic Union of Azerbaijan," attended the event and gave an interview to VOA Persian.

According to Azizi, the event was attended by organizations representing Iran’s Turk, Arab, Kurd, Baloch, and Turkmen communities, where support was expressed for establishing a federal government system as a solution for Iran's future.

Said Azizi: Centralized Power in Iran Fuels Division Among Nations, Not Unity

Alirza Quluncu, Voice of America, December 26, 2018

Said Azizi, political activist

Said Azizi believes that no powerful centralized state in Iran will be able to govern the country’s diverse peoples in peace and harmony. In an interview with Voice of America, the spokesperson for the Azerbaijan Democratic Union (Union) discussed recent political regimes being considered as alternatives to the Islamic Republic.

Said Azizi: Women's and Workers' Struggles in Iran Inspire the Nation

Alirza Quluncu, Voice of America, March 29, 2018

Said Azizi, political activist

Said Azizi believes that the struggle for equal rights by the poor classes and women in Iran strengthens political opposition. In an interview with Voice of America, the spokesperson for the Azerbaijan Democratic Union notes that society views and supports these groups' protests as just and valid.

Said Azizi: Dialogue is Crucial for Our Struggle

Alirza Quluncu, Voice of America, November 29, 2017

Said Azizi, political activist

Said Azizi states that there is no dialogue between the government and non-Persian groups in Iran, but that the situation of the Turks is different from other non-Persian groups in terms of their connection to opposition groups. In an interview with Voice of America, Azizi, the spokesperson for the Azerbaijan Democratic Union, evaluated the level of communication and dialogue between various groups in Iran. He emphasized his belief that the issue of Azerbaijan and the Turkish question in Iran can only be solved through dialogue.

Said Azizi: Advocating Unity, Peaceful Activism, and Democratic Change for South Azerbaijan

Alirza Quluncu, Voice of America, May 12, 2016

Said Azizi, political activist

The "South Azerbaijan National Democratic Union" organization recently changed its name to the "Azerbaijan Democratic Union" during its congress. Said Azizi, one of the spokespersons chosen at the congress, gave an interview to Voice of America, explaining the reason behind the name change and some modifications in the organization's platform. He also shared his views on the recent parliamentary elections in Iran and events in the region, as well as his organization's stance on these issues.