US denounces attack against Ashraf Camp

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The United States Embassy in Baghdad denounced the attack against Ashraf Camp on Sunday.

A statement by the US Embassy received by IraqiNews.com cited “The US Embassy strongly condemns the terrible events that took place at Camp Ashraf today, which according to various reports resulted in the deaths and injuries to numerous camp residents. Our condolences go out to the families of the victims and those who were injured in today’s violence.”

“We are deeply concerned about these reports and are in regular contact with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), as well as Government of Iraq officials. We support UNAMI’s efforts to conduct its own assessment of the situation and call on the Government of Iraq to fully support those efforts,” the statement continued.

“We further call on Iraqi authorities to act with urgency to immediately ensure medical assistance to the wounded and to secure the camp against any further violence or harm to the residents. And we affirm the call by UNAMI for a full and independent investigation into this terrible and tragic event. Those found to be responsible must be held fully accountable,” the statement concluded.