Written question asked by Lord Carlile of Berriew (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 May 2011.

Iraq: Camp Ashraf

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to secure the protection of the residents of Camp Ashraf from violence following the events there on 8 April.

Answer: Along with international partners, including the UN, US and EU, the UK has urged the Government of Iraq to ensure the situation does not deteriorate further and that the Iraqi authorities respect the human rights of camp residents. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, my honourable friend the member for North East Bedfordshire (Alistair Burt), issued a statement on 8 April, condemning the loss of life and urging the Iraqi Government to cease violent operations at the camp. We accept that Camp Ashraf is an issue for the sovereign state of Iraq to resolve and we continue to urge that they do so in accordance with international and domestic laws.

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