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{{Short description|Terror attack at Camp Ashraf in Iraq}}
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⚫ On 1 September 2013, an attack on the ] ] of the ] (PMOI/MEK) left 52 PMOI members dead. Initially, Iraqi security forces were believed to be responsible for the assault.<ref>{{cite news |title=Envoys urge U.N. probe of massacre at Iranian exile camp in Iraq|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2013/sep/19/world/la-fg-wn-iraq-iranian-exiles-massacred-20130919|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=19 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=52 Iranian exiles killed at Iraq’s Camp Ashraf|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/1/least-47-iranian-exiles-killed-iraqs-camp-ashraf/?page=all|newspaper=Washington Times|date=1 September 2013}}</ref>


⚫ The '''2013 Camp Ashraf massacre''' (also referred to as the '''September 1 massacre''') was a suspected terrorist attack on the Camp Ashraf refugee camp of the People's Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI/MEK), leaving 52 PMOI members dead and 7 missing. Iraqi security forces were believed to be responsible for the assault, with guidance and support from the Iranian government.<ref>{{cite news|last=Williams|first=Carol J.|title=Envoys urge U.N. probe of massacre at Iranian exile camp in Iraq|url=https://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-iraq-iranian-exiles-massacred-20130919-story.html|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=19 September 2013|access-date=30 October 2013|archive-date=5 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105083916/http://articles.latimes.com/2013/sep/19/world/la-fg-wn-iraq-iranian-exiles-massacred-20130919|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Ashish Kumar Sen|title=52 Iranian exiles killed at Iraq's Camp Ashraf|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/1/least-47-iranian-exiles-killed-iraqs-camp-ashraf/?page=all|newspaper=The Washington Times|date=1 September 2013|access-date=30 October 2013|archive-date=7 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107080040/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/1/least-47-iranian-exiles-killed-iraqs-camp-ashraf/?page=all|url-status=live}}</ref>
⚫ On 17 December 2013, '']'' magazine revealed that "U.S. intelligence officials believe that Iranian commandos took part" in the attack "and then spirited seven members of the group back to Iran." Specifically, U.S. officials say that members of Iran's ] "helped plan and direct the assault on the camp... Gunmen from two of Tehran's Iraqi-based proxies, ] and ], then carried out the actual attack." Regarding Iraqi involvement, a U.S. official said, "Iraqi soldiers didn't get in the way of what was happening at Ashraf, but they didn't do the shooting."<ref>{{cite news |date=17 December 2013 |title=Exclusive: U.S. Fingers Iranian Commandos for Kidnapping Raid Inside Iraq |url=http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/12/17/exclusive_us_fingers_iranian_commandos_for_kidnapping_raid_inside_iraq#sthash.MYlEMeSY.Swbfyggi.dpbs |newspaper=Foreign Policy }}</ref>

⚫ On 17 December 2013, '']'' magazine stated that "U.S. intelligence officials believe that Iranian commandos took part" in the attack "and then spirited seven members of the group back to Iran." U.S. officials said members of Iran's ] "helped plan and direct the assault on the camp... Gunmen from two of Tehran's Iraqi-based proxies, ] and ], then carried out the actual attack." Regarding Iraqi involvement, a U.S. official said, "Iraqi soldiers didn't get in the way of what was happening at Ashraf, but they didn't do the shooting."<ref>{{cite news |last=Dreazen |first=Yochi |authorlink=Yochi Dreazen |date=17 December 2013 |title=Exclusive: U.S. Fingers Iranian Commandos for Kidnapping Raid Inside Iraq |url=http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/12/17/exclusive_us_fingers_iranian_commandos_for_kidnapping_raid_inside_iraq#sthash.MYlEMeSY.Swbfyggi.dpbs |newspaper=Foreign Policy |access-date=20 December 2013 |archive-date=20 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220061539/http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/12/17/exclusive_us_fingers_iranian_commandos_for_kidnapping_raid_inside_iraq#sthash.MYlEMeSY.Swbfyggi.dpbs |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Reactions== ==Reactions==
* {{flag|UN}}&nbsp;– In a statement, UN Secretary General ] said he "deplores the tragic events in Camp Ashraf."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15247.doc.htm |title=Secretary-General Deplores Deaths at Camp Ashraf in Iraq, Urging Investigation |date=1 September 2013 |publisher=United Nations}}</ref> The UN human rights office and the ] (UNAMI) also condemned the attack.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/apps/news//story.asp?NewsID=45761&Cr=iraq&Cr1= |title=Iraq: UN human rights office, UN mission condemn attack on Camp Ashraf |date=3 September 2013 |publisher=UN News Centre }}</ref> * {{flag|UN}}&nbsp;– In a statement, UN Secretary-General ] said he "deplores the tragic events in Camp Ashraf."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15247.doc.htm |title=Secretary-General Deplores Deaths at Camp Ashraf in Iraq, Urging Investigation |date=1 September 2013 |publisher=United Nations |access-date=27 May 2023 |archive-date=19 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019100449/http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15247.doc.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The UN human rights office and the ] (UNAMI) also condemned the attack.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/apps/news//story.asp?NewsID=45761&Cr=iraq&Cr1= |title=Iraq: UN human rights office, UN mission condemn attack on Camp Ashraf |date=3 September 2013 |publisher=UN News Centre }}</ref>
* {{flag|US}}&nbsp;– The U.S. State Department condemned "the horrific attack." The statement added, "We also note the troubling statements issued by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) praising the attack, and call on the Government of Iran to use whatever influence it might have with groups that may be holding missing persons from the camp to secure their immediate release."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/09/213919.htm |title=Situation at Camp Ashraf in Iraq |date=6 September 2013 |publisher=U.S. Department of State }}</ref> * {{flag|US}}&nbsp;– The U.S. State Department condemned "the horrific attack." The statement added, "We also note the troubling statements issued by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) praising the attack, and call on the Government of Iran to use whatever influence it might have with groups that may be holding missing persons from the camp to secure their immediate release."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/09/213919.htm |title=Situation at Camp Ashraf in Iraq |date=6 September 2013 |publisher=U.S. Department of State |access-date=27 May 2023 |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701085030/https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/09/213919.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{flag|EU}}&nbsp;– High Representative of the European Union ] said, "I condemn in the strongest terms the killings that took place at Camp Ashraf."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/138650.pdf |title=Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the killing of residents at Camp Ashraf |date=2 September 2013 |publisher=European Union}}</ref> * {{flag|EU}}&nbsp;– High Representative of the European Union ] said, "I condemn in the strongest terms the killings that took place at Camp Ashraf."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/138650.pdf |title=Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the killing of residents at Camp Ashraf |date=2 September 2013 |publisher=European Union |access-date=20 December 2013 |archive-date=20 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220091357/http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/138650.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{flag|UK}}&nbsp; Foreign Minister ] stated, "I am appalled to hear of the violence at Camp Ashraf in Iraq, which we understand has resulted in the death of many camp residents. We condemn this utterly, and our thoughts go out to the families of the victims."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-office-minister-condemns-violence-at-camp-ashraf-iraq |title=Foreign Office Minister condemns violence at Camp Ashraf, Iraq |date=2 September 2013 |publisher=Amnesty International}}</ref> * {{flag|UK}}&nbsp; Foreign Minister ] stated, "I am appalled to hear of the violence at Camp Ashraf in Iraq, which we understand has resulted in the death of many camp residents. We condemn this utterly, and our thoughts go out to the families of the victims."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-office-minister-condemns-violence-at-camp-ashraf-iraq |title=Foreign Office Minister condemns violence at Camp Ashraf, Iraq |date=2 September 2013 |publisher=Amnesty International |access-date=20 December 2013 |archive-date=20 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220073508/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-office-minister-condemns-violence-at-camp-ashraf-iraq |url-status=live }}</ref>
* ]&nbsp;– The human rights organization called for "the Iraqi authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/iraq-camp-ashraf-2013-09-02 |title=Iraq: Impartial investigation of Camp Ashraf deaths crucial |date=2 September 2013 |publisher=Amnesty International}}</ref> * ]&nbsp;– The human rights organization called for "the Iraqi authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/news/iraq-camp-ashraf-2013-09-02 |title=Iraq: Impartial investigation of Camp Ashraf deaths crucial |date=2 September 2013 |publisher=Amnesty International |access-date=2023-05-27 |archive-date=2014-01-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120204028/http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/iraq-camp-ashraf-2013-09-02 |url-status=live }}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 21:43, 14 August 2024

Terror attack at Camp Ashraf in Iraq
2013 Camp Ashraf massacre
Part of Iraq Conflict
LocationCamp Ashraf, Iraq
DateSeptember 1, 2013 (2013-09-01)
Deaths52
Victims People's Mujahedin of Iran

The 2013 Camp Ashraf massacre (also referred to as the September 1 massacre) was a suspected terrorist attack on the Camp Ashraf refugee camp of the People's Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI/MEK), leaving 52 PMOI members dead and 7 missing. Iraqi security forces were believed to be responsible for the assault, with guidance and support from the Iranian government.

On 17 December 2013, Foreign Policy magazine stated that "U.S. intelligence officials believe that Iranian commandos took part" in the attack "and then spirited seven members of the group back to Iran." U.S. officials said members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps "helped plan and direct the assault on the camp... Gunmen from two of Tehran's Iraqi-based proxies, Kata'ib Hezbollah and Asaib Ahl al-Haq, then carried out the actual attack." Regarding Iraqi involvement, a U.S. official said, "Iraqi soldiers didn't get in the way of what was happening at Ashraf, but they didn't do the shooting."

Reactions

  •  UN – In a statement, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he "deplores the tragic events in Camp Ashraf." The UN human rights office and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) also condemned the attack.
  •  US – The U.S. State Department condemned "the horrific attack." The statement added, "We also note the troubling statements issued by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) praising the attack, and call on the Government of Iran to use whatever influence it might have with groups that may be holding missing persons from the camp to secure their immediate release."
  •  EU – High Representative of the European Union Catherine Ashton said, "I condemn in the strongest terms the killings that took place at Camp Ashraf."
  •  UK  Foreign Minister Alistair Burt stated, "I am appalled to hear of the violence at Camp Ashraf in Iraq, which we understand has resulted in the death of many camp residents. We condemn this utterly, and our thoughts go out to the families of the victims."
  • Amnesty International – The human rights organization called for "the Iraqi authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation."

See also

References

  1. Williams, Carol J. (19 September 2013). "Envoys urge U.N. probe of massacre at Iranian exile camp in Iraq". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  2. Ashish Kumar Sen (1 September 2013). "52 Iranian exiles killed at Iraq's Camp Ashraf". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on 7 November 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  3. Dreazen, Yochi (17 December 2013). "Exclusive: U.S. Fingers Iranian Commandos for Kidnapping Raid Inside Iraq". Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  4. "Secretary-General Deplores Deaths at Camp Ashraf in Iraq, Urging Investigation". United Nations. 1 September 2013. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  5. "Iraq: UN human rights office, UN mission condemn attack on Camp Ashraf". UN News Centre. 3 September 2013.
  6. "Situation at Camp Ashraf in Iraq". U.S. Department of State. 6 September 2013. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  7. "Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the killing of residents at Camp Ashraf" (PDF). European Union. 2 September 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  8. "Foreign Office Minister condemns violence at Camp Ashraf, Iraq". Amnesty International. 2 September 2013. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  9. "Iraq: Impartial investigation of Camp Ashraf deaths crucial". Amnesty International. 2 September 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-01-20. Retrieved 2023-05-27.

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