Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Monday, 27 February 2012.
Iraq: Camp Liberty
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty's Government what information they have concerning the size, conditions and facilities in Camp Liberty; how these compare with those at Camp Ashraf at the time of the United Kingdom's intervention in Iraq; and what representations they have made to the Government of Iraq on the issue.
- Answer
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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) Human Rights Office and United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) have confirmed that the infrastructure and facilities at Camp Liberty are in accordance with the international humanitarian standards stipulated in the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Government of Iraq. Negotiations continue between the Government of Iraq and the leadership of Camp Ashraf over the logistics of the move of some residents from Camp Ashraf. The UK is unable to make a comparison of facilities at either location, since Camp Ashraf fell within the United States area of operations in 2003, and UK officials have not visited Camp Liberty. We continue to raise the issue of Camp Ashraf with the Government of Iraq and to press them to respect the human rights of the residents of Camp Ashraf. We also urge the residents and leadership of Camp Ashraf to engage constructively with the Government of Iraq and United Nations over the plan to voluntarily relocate some residents to Camp Liberty.
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- Reference
- 15532; 735 c280-1WA
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Subjects
- Iraq Refugees Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq
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