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Duplicity of the MEK nature

Rajavi’s Gang Expresses Support for Israel Crimes

As expected, the gang of Rajavi, by following the guidelines of Dan Gillerman and John Bolton (Israel and US ambassadors to the UN), supported the Israeli regime and accused Iran of igniting the fire of war in the Middle East and Lebanon, and asked for all-out sanctions against Iran.

In a hurried and desperate move, notorious gang of Rajavi linked the Israel’s aggression against Palestine and Lebanon to the recent decision of the west to return Iran’s nuclear case to the UN Security Council, while the preplanned aggression of Israelis started more than 20 days ago.

Maryam Rajavi, expressing MKO’s treacherous stance, stressed warmonger neocons’ strategy in the Middle East and claimed that Iran opposes peace in the Middle East and the establishment of democracy in Iraq.

To assure the masters that there are no real changes in policies of MKO, Maryam Rajavi- who became brave to condemn the killing of civilians after George W. Bush and Condi Rice expressed their positions- reminds Israelis of the fact that the conflict in Lebanon and Palestine strengthens Iran’s support for Palestinians.

So, the treacherous gang of Rajavi, which tries to use this chance to instigate Israel and warmongers to attack Iran, admits that Israel has started this conflict and that claim of Iran’s interferences is only part of a psychological war created by Israelis to cover their failures.

Rajavi’s gang has always yearned for a position like those of Hizballah and Hamas; Maryam Rajavi claimed that Iran has sent a cargo of weapons and missiles to Lebanon! If true, this should be done by all Islamic and Arab countries to counter the threats and aggressions of Israel.

Although the gang of Rajavi repeats unacceptable justifications of Israelis [for their crimes] in order to save its itself from unending crises, there’s no doubt that taking such positions- in addition to cooperation with Saddam- makes the group the most hated group in the region.

Irandidban  –  2006/07/18

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Mujahedin Khalq Organization's Propaganda System

Iraq Occupation, Vital for MKO

“Following the comments of Dr. Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani on the expulsion of terrorist MKO from Iraq, this organization initiated its propagandistic efforts and by misinterpreting the comments of Mr. Mashhadani and other Iraqi officials claimed that these are diplomatic rhetoric (between Iran and Iraq). In this regard, MKO resorted to a member of ‘Iraq’s Dialog Council’ in order to decrease the effects of Mr. Mashhadani’s comments and to pretend that their presence in Iraq was legitimate.

MKO quoted this members saying:

‘When Iraq becomes independent and occupiers leave, then the issue is different and Iraqi government will decide about this case.’

MKO tried to quote the man and introduce the group as”political refugee”, while everyone knows this is a sheer lie because I was myself in Iraq for more than 20 years and I, and other members, had no document in UNHCR in Iraq (for political or non-political refugee status).

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Then, the MKO got the gaffe and tried to correct it in other ways. So, quoted the above sentence as follows:

‘When Iraq becomes independent and occupiers leave, then the issue is different and Iraqi government will grant refugee status to Mojahedin’. (1)

Interviewing someone called”Khalf Al-Ayan”is either produced wholly by MKO propaganda machine or this man has allowed the MKO to change his comments in return for receiving gifts from the group.

However, the major gaffe of the MKO is not the changing of Mr. Mashhadani’s comments but is reminding the fact that the presence of occupiers in Iraq makes it impossible to decide on this terrorist group.

The world knows that MKO’s current status and presence in Iraq- that has led to dissatisfaction of Iraqi officials- is because of protection by US forces.

Now, in a naïve move, they claim that occupier’s exit from Iraqi will lead to granting asylum to the MKO!

If they think the Iraqi government will grant them asylum, why- instead of publishing statements on behalf of Iraqis, asking the government to give them asylum- isn’t there any requests from occupiers to leave Iraq as soon as possible (so that they can receive the refugee status)?

The coalition of MKO, Saddam remnants, Baath party, pro-Saddam tribes ask anything from the government- from disarming Shiites to removing Shiite ministers and expressing enmity with Iran- but they say nothing of the occupiers; they never ask occupiers to leave Iraq.

Since Rajavi’s gang is well aware that their presence in Iraq is due to the illegal support of the US (that will finish as soon as occupiers leave the country and Iraqis will expel them), they have cunningly created the slogan of”Iraq occupation by Iran”to justify the presence of American occupiers in Iraq. (2)

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1. Mohammed Hossein Sobhani, Contradiction in Contradiction

2. The initial interview with Khalf Al-Ayan was published on Hambastegi website and manipulated one was published on Mojahed Newspaper No. 145. See also”Source of Legitimacy of MKO’s Presence in Iraq!”at Irandidban.com

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Duplicity of the MEK nature

Rajavi’s Gang, Israeli Crimes’ Ally

Let’s imagine that the members and supporters of MKO are free enough to ask questions from MKO officials (that is totally impossible); only this and nothing more. Then, the question is: why the MKO doesn’t take position against the crimes of Israel?

When asked, or being protested to, by other political groups or dissident members about staying silent towards the crimes of Americans and Israelis, about Saddam, occupation of Iraq and killing innocent Palestinians, Rajavi and the spokespersons of his gang have repeatedly claimed that:

"We (MKO) are faithful to only one principle, namely toppling the regime of Iran. We never quit our principles and take all opportunities to get to our goals. We have nothing to do with secondary issues and we are only focused on our own goals."

This answer, considered as a clever response by MKO officials, can convince some people in short term but it is contradictory itself.

Using any possible means to get to goals can’t be called "being faithful to principles"; this is only a failure.

The goals of MKO, expressed by Rajavi as "toppling Iranian regime", have been repeatedly questioned. The most logical way for a principle-bound movement to disarm its enemies was to take clear stances. But Rajavi’s gang confirmed what is being said about its nature and its treacherous stances, but didn’t quit flattering big powers.

It was an exceptional for the MKO to prove its independence from Saddam regime as well as being faithful to principles by taking clear stance towards Saddam dictatorship in suppressing and killing Iraqis, by condemning Saddam’s aggression against Kuwait and by accepting UN’s initiative to introduce Saddam as the aggressor in Iran-Iraq war; however, MKO never dared to do so.

Doesn’t MKO now claim that it’s representing Iranians? Isn’t it true that all Iranians unanimously want the condemnation and punishment of Israeli government?

Rajavi’s liar gang introduces itself as the strategic ally of Iraqis; don’t they see the anger of Iraqis from Israeli crimes? Then, why don’t they accompany Iraqis (in this issue)?

Isn’t it true that recognizing Israel’s peace process (introduced by Maryam Rajavi as a privilege for the gang) means approving Israeli’s crimes against Palestinian and Lebanese people?

Considering MKO’s stances during past years (particularly after Rajavi’s detention)- supporting Israel’s peace process, introducing Iran as an obstacle for Israel’s stability, introducing Hamas and Hizballah as terrorist organizations, and conducting propagandistic and operational activities to pave the way for Israel’s invasion to Syria (considered by MKO as a step toward attacking Iran)- one should say that the reason for the silence of Rajavi’s gang lies within the full dependence of MKO to this racist regime.

Apart from covert deals of Rajavi’s gang with secret services and fear from lack of logistical support of power, abject silence of MKO during past two years towards the crimes of Israel, crimes of Serbs and massacring Muslims in Bosnia, crimes of occupiers in Afghanistan and Iraq and … comes from Rajavi’s logic that "condemning these will boost Iranian regime"!!

In fact, MKO members and leaders should ask themselves "What does Iran say that condemning Israeli crimes will boost the regime?"

Irandidban  – 2006/07/16

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France

‘The Association of Criminals’

Mojahedin / National Council of Resistance of Iran – ‘The Association of Criminals’

The judge in France, who is prosecuting Rajavi’s gang for illegal and criminal charges, has rightly called this group”The Association of Criminals”.

This, above all, shows the depth of the judge’s recognition of the nature and behavior of the MKO.

Abulghassem Rezaee, one of 17 members of this association, has given some explanation about the recent decision of the appeals court (to lift some restrictions on MKO), which itself displays the critical situation of MKO in France.

Rezaee, as the one who is fully aware of the case’s details, while trying not to reveal much, admits that:

 

1. MKO’s case is still open. He says that the case is practically open and that regime (read”French Judiciary”) will try again to keep it open.

2.”Our lawyers had asked the judge to lift the restrictions and bans. As we expected, the judge refused and we took it to appeals court”. So, the judge of the case is opposed to lifting these restrictions.

3.”Chief of France’s Counter-Espionage Office said it was right to destroy a terrorist organization.”This means that France’s intelligence services are wholly against the Rajavi’s band, which is the result of 25 years experience of countering the deceptions of MKO.

4.”Those countries whose security services investigated MKO supporters know that they can do nothing; they can’t stop our political works and resistance against theocracy in Iran. During past 3 years, we have won all courts we were taken to.”This means that Europe’s security officials are opposed to MKO’s illegal activities and that Mojahedin have been forced to accept to only do political works and avoid from violence.

 

Despite these confessions, MKO’s propaganda system tries to boost the morale of its desperate members by relating the decision of appeals court to the case itself; they stupidly claim:

“The case was based on the claim that some people in France are doing terrorist activities. They had even coined the name of”The Association of Criminals”for the MKO. With baseless charges, they created some restrictions for the officials of resistance to cut their relations with activities. When the court cancels the ruling it means that whole charges were baseless.”

This claim is so invalid that Rezaee himself admits to the hatred of European officials for the MKO and says:

“Informed sources quoted a European government saying that when MKO is bombed, more than half of them will go to Iran and others will disperse; then we can deal with remaining small groups”.

In addition, Rezaee refers to the measures taken by the US and Europeans after 9/11 and that how, in line with fighting terrorism, they controlled the group. However, MKO still tries to attribute all this global opposition (to Rajavi’s group) to Iran!

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Mujahedin Khalq Organization's Propaganda System

Source of Legitimacy of MKO’s Presence in Iraq!

Following the comments of Mr. Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani on the situation of MKO in Iraq, which showed the unanimous attitude of Iraqi government toward the illegal presence of MKO in Iraq, Rajavi’s gang hurriedly resorted to a weak and ineffective person to decrease the effects of Mr. Mashhdani’s comments.

MKO, trying to use an interview in order to justify their illegal presence in Iraq, virtually confirmed this Mr. Mashhadan’s comments that occupiers’ support is the major reason for this group’s presence in Iraq.

MKO’s stupid propaganda system called the statements of the head of Iraqi parliament "fake" and by asking guided questions from a man called "Khalf Al-Ayan" tried to follow the old line of dividing Shiites and Sunnis so as to calm down desperate members.

In a cunning move, MKO officials claimed that Iranian press have announced that Mashhadani has canceled asylum rights of MKO members in Iraq (MKO has never been granted such a right, neither by the US nor Iraqi government) and then asked Khalf Al-Ayan to comment!

In this regard, Al-Ayan said:

"Regarding the issue of MKO’s presence in Iraq and its status for the time being, we should say that Mojahedin have been in Iraq for more than 20 years since the former government granted them political asylum right… but at the current situation, Iraqi government has no control over this because it’s under the occupation; and occupying forces have confirmed asylum right of Mojahedin and are protecting them. When the Iraqi government becomes independent and occupying forces leave the country, then it would be different and the government will independently deal with this issue."

So, it becomes clear that:

1. MKO’s presence in Iraq is rooted in Saddam Hussein’s support for this group and has nothing to do with Iraqi people and current government. In addition, Saddam’s government had not signed any of international conventions on refugees and the MKO that has been in Iraq for 24 years has no related case in UNHCR and other institutions. Saddam had in fact given shelter to Mojahedin and this is not related to political asylum rights.

2. According to Mr. Mashhadani, and confirmed by Al-Ayan, Iraqi government can’t decide on this group currently because of the interferences of occupiers.

3. The claim of getting asylum right from occupiers is a sheer lie. Occupiers have only granted them protected status until the Iraqi government can decide about them. In addition, according to international regulations, occupiers are not authorized to do so. Besides, occupiers that don’t observe any of international laws have been major reason behind the presence of this group in Iraq.

4. The head of Iraqi parliament put it clearly that the Iraqi government can’t expel the MKO from Iraq until the occupiers are in Iraq, and this is what Al-Ayan has pointed to!

Irandidban –   2006/07/10

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Mujahedin Khalq; A proxy force

CIA Controls the Cult

The issue of MKO’s presence in Iraq could be viewed from three different levels: 1. In an official level, disarming the MKO, detaining its members, and signing agreement with each and every one of Camp Ashraf residents (under the name of Geneva Convention) are of measures taken by the US to counter the pressures of Iraqi government to expel the group from Iraq; by such efforts, the US tries to convince the Iraqi government to agree with the temporary stay of the group in the country so that the final fate of the group could be determined. Although the Americans tried to prove their good will by paving the way for defecting members to get back to Iran by the Red Cross and also allowed the UNHCR to interview the members in the camp, Iraqi authorities are still opposing the presence of this group in Iraq. However, Iraqi officials prefer to solve their problems with Americans (including problems related to the MKO) through legal channels; they have repeatedly stressed that the presence of occupiers in Iraq has influenced diplomatic and legal issues of Iraq and that this is not what they want. 2. What is obvious (and is backed by the evidences presented during past 3 years) is that extremist warmongers and Zionist lobby in the US prevent the MKO’s dissolution and want it to be used. This request has failed due to the opposition of large part of US administration, the State Department in particular. So the "protected status", which means nothing except confusion and limbo for the MKO and suspension of warmongers’ plans, is related to the differences inside the US government. 3. But the main hand behind the issue is "CIA". By detaining Massoud Rajavi and declaring conditions for his freedom, CIA is trying to control the MKO and advance its own goals, which are mostly different from those of Pentagon and the State Department. For instance, it instructs the MKO to establish ties to Sunni tribes in Iraq in order to stay in that country. It appears that the MKO is told that by such move is influential in its efforts for staying in Iraq, but the truth lies beneath: by keeping them in Iraq, CIA advances its own intelligence purposes and at the same time increases the price of the group for possible deals with Iran. Also, to control the political atmosphere inside the US, CIA directs the propagandistic activities of the MKO in order to convince those politicians opposing the group that the MKO has been useful in Iraq. This can be proved with a brief look at MKO’s expensive ad in New York Times. On the other hand, this agency doesn’t allow the removal of the group’s name from terror list and prevents the warmongers and Zionist lobby from using this group because it’s fully aware of the failure of such plan due to the unpopularity of MKO inside Iran, group’s military weaknesses, and its bad record in military cooperation with Saddam Hussein. It’s amazing that when discussing the issue of supporting pro-democracy groups in Iran, CIA always introduces the MKO as an undemocratic group with cult-like structure. Creating such a balance allows the agency to advance its own goals and plans by the obedient members of the MKO.

Irandidban  –  2006/06/26

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Iraq

MKO and Dyala province security issues

Regarding the position of Dyala province in Iraq’s developments, one can understand why Saddam Hussein settled the MKO in this province.

One of the advantages of this province is that it houses Baath forces and pro-Saddam tribes who also work as a protective circle around MKO.

This advantage has been maintained and that’s why terrorists’ headquarters, and even the shelter of Zarqawi, is located in this province.

Hebheb region, where Zarqawi lived, is one of Baqubah districts next to Camp Ashraf. MKO was in touch with this region, and kept the contact even after the fall of Saddam Hussein.

After the ouster of Saddam, this region witnesses several events, the reason of which can be understood now.

After an increase in insurgency, Iraqi intelligence services and interior ministry focused on Diyala and Baqubah in particular. This focus was suspicious since most of insurgency took place in Fallujah and Al-Ramadi. However, Iraqi officials were looking for the roots of the problems in this region due to the intelligence.

This emphasis was so strong that even an analyst said he believed that pro-Iran Shiite forces were active in the region because of the presence of MKO in the same region!

On the other hand, influential figures from SCIRI, Interior Ministry and other units were assassinated in this province so that the intelligence war between Iraqi officials and Al-Qaeda members overtook military war.

Anyway, directing the US forces towards the shelter of Zarqawi and killing him, which was the result of months of intelligence operations, clarified many issues.

In this regard, Mojahedin-e khalq repeatedly tried to disrupt the operations of Interior Ministry in the province.

Once (in 2005), Mojahedin prepared a bulletin about the intelligence operations of Interior Ministry in Iraq and exposed all intelligence efforts for tracking Al-Qaeda members in Dyala only with this excuse that they considered these operations as threat for their organization!

They even went further and proposed the formation of a special security unit to control the province!

It’s notable that the brutal gang of Al-Qaeda, who kills everyone- from men and women, kids and … to Iraqi and non-Iraqi reporters and even the workers of Camp Ashraf (only because they were being escorted by coalition forces) – has done nothing against the residents of Camp Ashraf or the guards who protect it!

Zarqawi appreciated MKO officials for their efforts against Shiites and the forces of interior ministry and considered them as a potential army in the war against Iran; he conveyed satisfaction from MKO through Baathists.

Irandidban, June 19, 2006

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Mujahedin Khalq as an Opposition Group

What is the Third Option?

Mansoor Ghadrkhah, a member of NCRI, has initiated a discussion in Iranliberty website titled "What’s the Third Option?"

The reason for posting such a question is that there are many doubts and questions on this issue, which has been proposed as a part of MKO’s propagandistic activities. These questions come from people who are very close to the MKO but they don’t know what they are supporting!

The root of such questions lies in the fact that MKO supporters are not aware of MKO’s intentions and simply think that Mojahedin are talking in the framework of social thoughts; however, the purpose of repeating words such as "referendum" or "Third Option" by the MKO is that they think they can find a way out of political and organizational conflicts they’re wrestling with.

But it’s really naïve to think that there will be a change in MKO’s critical situation and that Mojahedin will answer the questions of Ghadrkhah and others.

What follows is an example of MKO supporters’ questions on "Third Option" posted on Ghadrkhah’s website. These messages reveal the confusion of MKO supporters and sympathizers.

Ali Ghasemi’s Open Confession:

"Unfortunately, due to Iraq war… Mojahedin had to surrender their weapons. Anyway, with or without weapons, third option is the only solution for Iran. From June 20 to the overthrow of the regime, there’s only one way.

So, I believe it’s the duty of all nationalist forces (with whatever opinions), who seek the overthrow of the regime, to support Mojahedin-e khalq and not to talk about sharing the power in future! This regime should be forced to quit nuclear issue, interfering in Iraq and efforts should be focused on lifting the name of MKO from terror list.

The opinion openly expressed by Ghasemi has nothing to do with the change by people but it’s related to MKO’s call on the west to supported disarmed members in Iraq. Mojahedin evade from telling the truth.

Omitting people from the equation means that MKO is unable to mobilize people and also reveals the group’s unpopularity among Iranians. By ignoring this fact, MKO gets the opportunity to deceive its own members and supporters and exploit social events.

That’s why even Ghadrkhah himself takes a stance against this confession and expresses his lack of understanding of MKO’s contradictions:

"In this issue, the role of regime is clear… but the issue of countering regime’s plans should be solved only by Iranian people. Iranians should do their best to prove to the West that Iranians don’t like war. A possible war, in which nuclear bombs may be used. Who will be the victims of such a war?"

 

Mehdi Atayee:

"What’s the NLA (National Liberation Army)?" This is the first question of Iranian youths. There are 40 million youths (under 30) in Iraq who were born during revolution. They have no idea about Mojahedin-e khalq, NLA and NCRI…there are many unanswered questions. For instance, they say all members of NLA are religious and Mojaheds. For those who are not religious, questions on MKO members’ religion, wearing scarf, mourning for Imams and … have remained unanswered. Do they have to say their prayers, go on fasting, and wear scarf in the case of joining the NLA? Do they all have to believe in the ideological revolution? Do they all have to be Mojaheds and believe in Massoud and Maryam Rajavi? The problem is that now there’s no one to answer these questions, which is of course understandable due to the current limitations of the organizations. However, does the MKO expect to keep forces and attract more without answering these questions? Is the NLA, according to the films broadcast by MKO TV, the army of Mojahedin-e khalq? If this army is really national, it should comprise of all kinds of people, with different religious attitudes; but it’s not.

So it’s not true to say about the Third Option that regime can be toppled by the Iranian Resistance and the help of people and that there’s no need for foreign aids, weapons and money. There has been no comprehensive discussion about this issue by the MKO and NCRI.

What’s the response of NCRI and the MKO to the idea that the NLA should work in the framework of a unification front and that this unification front should include different people with different opinions? Does the NCRI still insist on its plan of unification ftont?"

Mansoor Rostami:

"The Third Option means promoting the NLA and armed struggle. I don’t think anyone in the MKO, NCRI and … has any doubt in this. Writing about the time when Third Option was first proposed is not helpful.

That’s true that no one knows about this option, even those who confidently take part in debates on the issue …

But one should talk about the direction of this option. When explaining this option for Iranian youths, you should tell them where you are going to take them. Toward demonstrations? Civil disoebediance? Reforms? Electionis? None of them. The only thing left is taking weapons. Could they do that? Do the promoters of Third Option help the ones who go to prison for supporting a radical organization (even without taking weapons)? Was there anyone to prevent the extradition of Hojjat Zamani to Iran when he was arrested in Turkey? Is there anyone to help others who’ll have similar fates? Do you have a humanitarian organization to help youths who escape from Iran? Is there any organization to cover all those want to join the Third Option? Do the people (who want to join this option) have to go to Camp Ashraf? Who’s going to fund the costs inside Iran?

Here in the West, we are so busy that we barely have time enough to read articles and even news headlines; then, are we going to support this option only by occasionally taking part in demonstrations or writing articles for websites?

If the Third Option is achievable through NLA, then what’s this "NLA"? What’s its ideology? its strategy? Its equipments? How is that going to organize forces inside Iran (from workers to students, women and …)? How can someone join it? Who’s politically supporting it? To what extent can it be active in the current situation? What are its policies for Iran and other countries? How is that going to work inside the country and expand its structure? If the "Iranian resistance" means the NCRI, who are they? What are they doing? How is it possible for people to be in touch with them and ask questions? Is the political support of NCRI enough for the NLA? Is the "NLA" the army of Iranian people or the MKO? Does this army have media? What about the roles of other people, groups, and figures opposing the Islamic republic in this Third Option? Does this Option unify different groups (inside and outside the country) under an umbrella or is it only for the MKO and NCRI? Answering these questions can help efforts for overthrowing the Islamic Republic but promoting the Third Option without even knowing it will not be helpful.

Irandidban – 2006/06/11 

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Mujahedin Khalq 's Function

This Small Gang of New York!

Mojahedin-e khalq held a rally in New York but the number of the participants was so small that there was no report or photo of it on different websites of Mojahedin; only one website gave a brief report on the gathering.

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42 members and supporters of terrorist organization of Mojahedin-e Khalq gathered in front of United Nations building in New York on April 28.

Maryam Rajavi, who’s added requesting a seat in the UN to her ambitions in order to boost the morale of her forces, is trying to give credibility to her dreams by expressing them through Canadian MP Meili Faille.

Rajavi asked Americans again for mercy and requested the removal of her band from terror list.

What is important is that no one of members of congress who are apparently supporters of MKO came to the rally; they only sent short messages saying they were "with them"! Observers believe that taking part in MKO’s gathering equals their political death. They also say that politicians refuse to participate in MKO’s meetings because the group is incredible and that the outcomes are grave.

However, the major sponsors of MKO’s gathering with only 42 participants were the members of a pro-Israeli so-called "American Committee for Democracy in the Middle East".

Zucker (who had earlier sent MKO’s message of preparedness for cooperation to Israeli officials), James Collins and other members of this Zionist lobby tried to boost the morale of Rajavi’s gang and kept them up.

Alireza Jafarzadeh, who got nothing from commenting on Middle East affairs in the Fox News and was not able to save his masters, showed his real face again and spoke among the MKO members.

Meanwhile, MKO’s stupid propaganda system published an expensive ad in Washington Times, claiming that 200 Iranian associations have asked for the removal of MKO’s name from terror list.

The benefit of publishing these ads is more important for Washington Times than the accuracy of the contents of the ads themselves. However, if these fabricated associations had each sent at least one representative to New York to take part in MKO’s rally, then there would have been no need for the group to ask for the help of Israelis and Washington Times.

Irandidban

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UK

Mujahedin-e Khalq

Mr. David Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last made representations to the European Union on the continued proscription of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organisation; and if he will make a statement. [61656]

Dr. Howells: The Mujahedin-e Khalq Organisation (MEK) is a proscribed terrorist organisation in the United Kingdom. The MEK appears on the list of persons, groups and entities which are subject to restrictive measures with a view to combating terrorism under Council Regulation 2580/2001-EC. The Court of First Instance of the European Communities is currently scrutinising the process by which the MEK was included on that list, and the UK has made representations to the Court. Judgment in that case is awaited.

Patrick Mercer: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what security arrangements are in place for members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organisation at Camp Ashraf in Iraq; [61661]

(2) what plans he has assessed for the protection of Mujahedin-e Khalq Organisation members at Camp Ashraf when the UK and the US disengage from Iraq. [61665]

Dr. Howells: The Iraqi Government is responsible for the security of Camp Ashraf in Iraq. At their request, Multi-National Forces in Iraq (MNF-I) currently provide perimeter security at the camp. The Iraqi Government will remain responsible for the protection of Camp Ashraf when the MNF-I leaves Iraq.

Patrick Mercer: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Mujahedin-e Khalq since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. [61663]

Dr. Howells: The Mujahedin-e Khalq Organisation is a proscribed terrorist organisation in the United Kingdom. It is Government policy that Ministers and officials do not have contact with proscribed groups.

Patrick Mercer: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what estimate he has made of the number of members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organisation that have been disarmed by coalition forces in Iraq since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. [61664]

Dr. Howells: Since April 2003, approximately 4,000 Mujahedin-e Khalq Organisation members have been disarmed by US forces at a number of locations in Iraq.

28 Mar 2006 Column 919W

The United Kingdom Parliament

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