Crimes Against Al-Bashan

The catastrophic displacement of Al-Bashan families from their ancestral villages during the 1948 Nakba. Entire communities were forcibly expelled, homes destroyed, and families separated in what became one of the darkest chapters in our history.

Ongoing seizure of ancestral Al-Bashan lands through various legal mechanisms and military orders. Agricultural lands, olive groves, and family properties confiscated without compensation, eroding the community's connection to their homeland.

Systematic policies preventing displaced Al-Bashan families from returning to their homes. The creation of refugee communities across the region, denying basic rights of return and compensation.

Deliberate efforts to erase Al-Bashan cultural heritage, including destruction of historical sites, renaming of villages, and suppression of traditional practices. The systematic attempt to disconnect the community from their historical narrative.

Systematic economic discrimination against Al-Bashan communities, including restricted access to resources, employment discrimination, and denial of development opportunities in remaining villages.

Restrictions on educational opportunities, closure of schools in Al-Bashan villages, and systemic barriers preventing community members from accessing higher education and professional advancement.

Policies and borders that separate Al-Bashan families across different countries and regions, preventing reunification and maintaining fragmented communities across the diaspora.

Contemporary forms of discrimination, marginalization, and denial of rights facing Al-Bashan communities today, including limited citizenship rights, movement restrictions, and ongoing displacement threats.