Iraq’s Ambassador to Algeria said that his country is no longer willing to tolerate MKO aka MEK/PMOI on its soil, adding that the main reason of that is “their cooperation with Baathist forces to repress 1991 Iraqi Intifada.”The 1991 revolts in the Kurdish north and the Shia south were a series of anti-Saddam rebellions in southern and northern Iraq crushed by Saddam’s private army (MKO) and Baathist forces.
The first reaction to the partial statements of al-Iraqyia bloc in favor of the Mujahedin-e Khalq terrorist group comes from Iraq’s Human Rights ministry.Human Rights Ministry’s spokesman Kamil Amin said that the relocation of MKO aka MEK/PMOI members to Temporary Transit Location in Baghdad takes place under the supervision of the United Nations, Habilian Foundation database reported.
Hassan Al-Shammari expressed his wonder over recent remarks of dismissed Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Saleh al-Mutlaq regarding the Iran’s involvement in the expulsion of MKO aka MEK/PMOI members from Iraq and stressed that this measure has been taken following the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Iraq and United Nations..
A spokesman of the Shiite Sadr Movement lambasted UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his remarks in support for the terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO, also known as MEK, NCR or PMOI), cautioning that he is not entitled to comment on the settlement or extension of the terrorist group’s presence in Iraq.”He (Ban Ki-moon) is actually implementing others’ policies which are against Iraq’s freedom and independence since there is no law that ..
“Our decision regarding the MEK has been made based on our territorial integrity,” he added. The Iraqi MP went on to say that they will be transferred to another location and “we’ve facilitated their departure to third countries.” “Those who are willing to return to Iran will be provided with necessary facilities.” Al-Bayati made reference to Rajavi’s recent remarks regarding her willingness to negotiate with Iraqi government and said..
Majeda al-Tamimi MP :”Removing the Mojahedin Khalq organization aka MKO/MEK/PMOI from the list of international terrorists disregards the blood of the victims”… Majeda al-Tamimi asked international organizations and human rights organizations to come to Iraq and to identify the huge amount of crimes that were until recently carried out by this group in order to implement their own agendas, which led to them killing a great many civilians. ..
Former Iraq’s minister for tribal affairs pointed out that MKO aka MEK/PMOI is a terrorist group and it is on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, adding that they have no right to remain in Iraq “since the country’s (Iraqi) constitution prohibits presence of terrorist groups on its soil.”..Former Iraq’s minister for tribal affairs pointed out that MKO is a terrorist group and it is listed as a terrorist organization internationally, adding that..
Al-Sari expressed his worry about plans of US and MKO/MEK/PMOI to weaken (Iraq’s national) security and increase tensions in Diyala, Baghdad, and other cities, adding that the reason for his concerns is the common interests between the two sides as well as ongoing US supports for the group (Mujahedin-e Khalq), which its inhumane crimes have been proven.
The judge noted that US presence in Iraq affected the MKO presence in Iraq, and emphasized that “now that the United States has left Iraq, the issue is under the control of the Iraqi government, and members of the group enjoy no legal coverage in Iraq.”Meanwhile, member of Iraqi parliament, Al-Tamimi said, “those who support the group (MKO/MEK) turn a blind eye to the families of martyrs and victims”…
“We call on Iraq’s Judiciary to try anyone or any group who has committed a crime against the Iraqi nation,”Bahrol-Oloum told FNA on Tuesday, adding that any move in this regard is considered as a positive response to the demands of the Iraqi people.