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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, 26 March 2012.


Iraq: Camp Ashraf

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have current information regarding the medical treatment available to residents of Camp Ashraf; whether they monitor that treatment through the United Nations or otherwise; and what informationthey have regarding the medical treatment and circumstances of the death of Nour Mohammad Biranvand.
Answer

The United Nations (UN) has confirmed that medical facilities at both Camp Ashraf and Camp Liberty fully meet humanitarian and international standards, but some residents remain suspicious of the Iraqi doctors working there. The UN have also told us that a number of residents have been offered medical treatment at nearby Iraqi hospitals. We are not aware of the case of Nour Mohammad Biranvand. The UN has experienced difficulties in verifying facts of specific cases, but will continue to monitor the treatment of residents at both Camp Ashraf and Camp Liberty.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16348; 736 c212-3WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Health services Iraq Refugees Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq
Link
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