Similarly, the Khuzestan province, predominantly inhabited by Ahwazi Arabs, has experienced high rates of poverty. Reportedly, a high number of Ahwazi Arabs live in informal settlements, often due to displacement. These settlements are known for the inexistence of the most basic living conditions, such as a functioning sewage system, electricity, medical facilities and even schools.30 31 In light of the above, the Islamic Republic of Iran has not fully implemented the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, contained in the report on his mission to Iran (E/CN.4/2006/41/Add.2). Recommendation Status: This recommendation has NOT been implemented. 30 UNPO, https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/Treaties/CESCR/Shared%20Documents/IRN/INT_CESCR_NGO_IRN_14268_E.pdf Minority Rights Group, https://minorityrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Rights-Denied-Violations-against-ethnic-andreligious-minorities-in-Iran.pdf 31 5

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