Camp Ashraf Inhabitants

Statement of the Iraqi Embassy in London

Remaining in Iraq is not an option for Mojahedin Khalq Terrorists..The Iraqi government has called for the expulsion of Mojahedin Khalq Organisation (MKO/MEK/PMOI) from the country, saying Ashraf Camp terrorists can voluntarily return to Iran or choose to go to a third country… The Iraqi Embassy also pointed out that Ashraf Camp residents are not “political or humanitarian refugees” but terrorists whose activities are in contradiction to the commitment of the Iraqi government vis-a-vis its neighbours… Referring to the conditions of MKO members who are presently residing in Ashraf Camp, the Iraqi Embassy said there is no blockade of the terrorist camp as claimed by MKO leaders.

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Open letter to President Talebani

But we also see the Problem, what to do with the inhabitants. They cannot be deported back to Iran without violating international law and human rights and without bringing them in danger to be prosecuted or imprisoned.You can approach your aim easier – try to get the members of the MKO/MEK/PMOI out of the influence-system of this organisation. You should separate them from the groups’ daily grind and try to take them back to reality by getting them in contact with their families and the “normal life” outside the camp.

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No evidence of ill-treatment against MKO returnees

UK Parliament:Residents of the camp are free to leave at any time if they demonstrate they have the appropriate travel documentation and finance to leave the camp and take up residence either in Iran or in a third country. Voluntary repatriations to Iran have previously taken place and, we understand, without the returnees concerned being ill treated. Such reparations will continue for those who wish to do this. There is no evidence to suggest forced relocation of the residents in Iraq or elsewhere will take place.

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Camp Ashraf and the Geneva Conventions

People who have left Camp Ashraf voluntarily have reported ‘brain-washing’, forced indoctrination and rough treatment by the PMOI of those who wanted to leave the camp. . the Convention continues to apply for a year after the general close of military operations, and partially thereafter if the occupying power continues to exercise the functions of government. The occupation of Iraq formally ended on 30 June 2004.

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UN Fourth Geneva Convention status is not for sale

… In the case of occupied territory, the Convention continues to apply for a year after the general close of military operations, and partially thereafter if the occupying power continues to exercise the functions of government. The occupation of Iraq formally ended on 30 June 2004 …The MKO’s supporters in the European Parliament today pushed through a last-minute resolution on Camp Ashraf ..

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Letter to Mr. Al Maliki Prime Minister of Iraq

the European Parliament adopted a resolution on ‘the humanitarian situation of Camp Ashraf residents’. Although the expectations in the resolution fall far short of what the Government of Iraq has actually done since 1st January 2009 in order to pursue a humanitarian path… The Government of Iraq is not only fulfilling the articles of the resolution but has without a doubt exceeded expectations in its humane treatment of the residents of Camp Ashraf …

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A golden opportunity for Ashraf residents

The focal point of the recent statements of Mowaffaq al-Rubaie, the Iraqi security advisor, on MKO has been the necessity of detoxifying the ideological bastion of Ashraf to make its residents decide their own destiny. Also, it can be used as a model for averting the potential danger of other cults and guaranteeing the freedom of their members..Iraqi officials can prepare the ground for Ashraf residents to make an informed decision and be master of their own destiny forever and free from cultic relations of MKO. .

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Open letter of Ms Batul Soltani to the members of EP

Ms Batul Soltani, former member of the Leadership Council of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), has written the following letter to the members of the European Parliament about the situation of the MKO/PMOIterrorist cult (aka National Council of Resistance of Iran–NCRI) in Iraq and their base known as Ashraf garrison..The main issue of the MKO is the matter of violation of human rights . The leaders of the MKO terrorist cult are denying the most basic rights of their members ..

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Ashraf ailing residents, a pressure tool for MKO

… The next point is that Ashraf authorities have no problem in transferring their patients to Iraqi hospitals. However, they refrain to do so. If they are truthful in their claims, the conscience necessitates it to transfer their patients to Iraqi hospitals as soon as possible and put their responsibility on the shoulder of human rights organs and Red Cross Not only the organization feels no blame if the condition of the ailing members get worse…

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MKO begins Camp Ashraf departure

A number of Mujahedin Khalq Organization members reportedly leave Camp Ashraf after Baghdad started a countdown to remove the group from Iraq. Some dissident MKO members aim to return to Iran as the terrorist organization has denied its members the right to choose an alternative place to stay. The dissidents have held a press conference in Baghdad where they complained of their”tough situation”in Camp Ashraf

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