Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Eden of Winton (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Malloch-Brown (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.
Iraq: Ashraf City
- Question
- What assurances they have received from the Government of Iraq that all residents of Ashraf City will be protected in the event of any withdrawal of American forces currently stationed there.
- Answer
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My Lords, the US has confirmed that it intends to transfer responsibility for Camp Ashraf to the Iraqi authorities. Transfer should take place before 31 December. The Iraqi authorities have given assurances that residents will be treated humanely. The Iraqi human rights ministry plays a key role in the transition. The US and the ICRC continue to follow developments at the camp closely and are content with Iraqi assurances so far received. The US and Iraqis have discussed the transfer with UNHCR and UNAMI.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 705 c1437
- Session
- 2007-08
- Oral question type
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- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Related items
- Subjects
- Armed forces Deployment Iraq Protection Peacekeeping operations Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq
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