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Zebari calls for Eu countries to resettle residents of Camp Ashraf

Nejat SocietyApril 28, 2012060 views

Iraqi Foreign Minister asked European countries to resettle residents of Camp Ashraf in their countries, saying that without this the process of transfer to Camp Liberty is threatened with failure..”Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari discussed today with the President of the United Nations Mission in Iraq Martin Kobler the issue of Camp Ashraf and ways that Iraq would meet its humanitarian and international obligations,”indicating that ..

Is the US Lobbying for the Settlement of MKO?

Nejat SocietyApril 26, 2012064 views

It is not exactly clear why certain MKO-run websites are making sorts of suppositions about an ongoing American lobbying for the transfer of MKO’s/MEK/PMOI terrorist elements to five friendly nations and allies of America in the Middle East, namely Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Azerbaijan, Qatar and Pakistan. Although not verified, these countries are claimed to have agreed to ..

HR Minster confirms the removal of 100 MEK from Iraq

Nejat SocietyApril 26, 2012073 views

Sudani pointed out that”the transfer process was being interspersed with interviews of individual members by the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in order to ascertain their choice to voluntary return to their country of origin or to apply for asylum for any country in the world; this resulted in the transfer of some 100 of them to other countries”. Sudani warned that”the transfer of MEK aka MEK/PMOI members from one place to another part..

Iraq deports 40 Mojahedin to Europe, as others moved to TTL

Nejat SocietyApril 21, 2012062 views

the transfer of 1,600 MEK aka MKO/PMOI members to Camp Liberty near Baghdad International Airport where the process of transfer was started in February.The Ministry noted that 40 members of the organization would be moved to Europe because they are nationals of countries in it. It was explained that Iraq’s security agencies were able to stop attempts to smuggle …

U.N. Iraq chief: The countries of the world must take MEK refugees

Nejat SocietyApril 17, 2012065 views

The U.N. held a resettlement conference on March 27 in Geneva and the response was”not overwhelming, to say the least,”Kobler said…Part of the difficulty of dealing with the MEK group members at Camp Ashraf is that they have been cut off from the world for years”My message to these supporters is, spend your energies not so much on attacking the United Nations or others. Spend your energies to convince your governments to take them into your countries..

Iraq sends more MKO members to Temporary Transit Location

Nejat SocietyApril 16, 2012067 views

the group of 400 MKO members were transferred by 25 buses to TTL [Camp Liberty] which lies northeast of Baghdad International Airport.During the inspection of their equipment, Iraqi police found industrial materials that may be used in the manufacture of explosives.To date, nearly 1200 members of the cult were transferred to Camp Liberty in three groups of 400 each, February 18, 8, and March 20.

Fourth group of MKO members to be moved from Camp Ashraf

Nejat SocietyApril 11, 2012063 views

The Iraqi government on Wednesday will evacuate a fourth batch of the terrorist Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) from Camp New Iraq, formerly known as Camp Ashraf, the governor of the Iraqi city of Khales said on Tuesday.It was decided that 3200 MKO members living in the Camp New Iraq be relocated in eight groups..

Iraq seeks help from UNSC to expel MKO

Nejat SocietyApril 11, 2012091 views

Iraqi Ambassador to the UN Hamid al-Bayati told the UN Security Council session on Tuesday that with the help of UN Cooperation Delegation for Iraq and efforts of the UN Secretary General Special representative Martin Kobler, 1200 MKO/MEK/PMOI members can be transferred from Ashraf Camp to a transit one.

Maliki stresses need to adhere to the Agreement on MKO

Nejat SocietyApril 5, 2012089 views

Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki confirmed the need for commitment to the agreement on the Mujahedeen Khalq Organization of Iranian opposition, especially the deadlines of the eviction of MKO from Iraq.A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s office today”Maliki met with Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Iraq, Martin Kobler.”397 people from the residents of Camp Ashraf were transferred on January 18

Final batch of MKO members to set Camp Ashraf on fire

Nejat SocietyApril 2, 2012059 views

Uday Khadran, the governor of Khalis, stated that “the next stage of MKO expulsion will be done next week”, said a Thursday report published by Habilian database.“According to information received from within Camp Ashraf, the last group of MKO members are looking to set the camp on fire”, al-Esteqama newspaper quoted him as saying.