THE HILL Unspeakable torture and a high possibility of impending death awaits seven Iranian dissidents who are currently being held illegally by Iraqi forces. And it seems the international community is simply watching and waiting until this becomes a reality. The incarcerated dissidents were residents of Camp Ashraf, a once barren piece of land, which…
Use al-Maliki visit to send Iran a clear message
THE HILL By Ivan Sacha Sheehan Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s Nov. 1 visit to Washington will say as much about the United States’ Iran policy as it does about future relations with Baghdad. Analysts will be watching closely to see if President Obama leverages his influence over the leader that many are calling a…
Over 150 Euro MPs call for the release of 7 Iranian hostages abducted by Iraqi Forces
Press release, Strasbourg-Thursday 24 October: Today, MEPs from all political groups in the European Parliament urged the leadership of the EU and the member states to force the Iraqi government to release the 7 hostages, including 6 women, who were abducted by Iraqi government forces on 1 September during the massacre in camp Ashraf. On…
White House Rally to Urge President Obama to Shun Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki, Hold Him Accountable for Crimes Against Humanity
WASHINGTON: On Friday November 1st, as Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki’s will be visiting the White House, Iranian-Americans and human rights advocates will hold a rally to urge President Obama to shun al-Maliki and hold him accountable for the September 1 massacre of 52 defenseless residents of Camp Ashraf and abduction of seven more, including…
Televsion Ad on Major Networks Calls on Obama to “Keep America’s Word”, Protect MEK Members in Iraq
In recent days, a political advertisement has been aired on America’s major national television news networks, such as CNN and FOXNews. The television ad exposes the Iraqi government’s responsibility for the September 1 massacre of 52 Iranian dissidents and the kidnapping of seven others, all members of the principal opposition People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran…