Maliki instructs to investigate attack targeted Ashraf Camp

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Premier, Nouri al-Maliki, instructed to form a committee to investigate the attack against Ashraf Camp on Sunday morning.

A statement by Maliki’s office received by IraqiNews.com quoted him as saying “As we confirmed the necessity of helping the Iraqi Government in transferring the elements of the Mujahedeen Khalq Organization abroad due to their illegitimate presence in Iraq, we also confirmed our adherence to ensure their safety.”

Earlier, 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.”