EU lawmakers urge MKO trial for crimes against humanity in Iraq
In a letter to European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, the legislators of five factions in the European Parliament stressed the need for a ‘fair trial for the approximately 50 persons in the camp (Ashraf) wanted by the Iraqi authorities for alleged crimes against humanity.’The MEPs warned European countries against supporting ‘the criminal activities’ of the MKO terrorist group.They reiterated that the MKO/MEK/PMOI was a ‘repressive sect’ whose leaders were involved in massive breaches of human rights.