2013 Camp Ashraf massacre

Terror attack at Camp Ashraf in Iraq 2013 Camp Ashraf massacre Iraq Conflict Gated entrance to Camp Ashraf Camp Ashraf, Iraq 2013 09 01 52 Flag of the People's Mujahedin of Iran.svg People's Mujahedin of Iran The 2013 Camp Ashraf massacre (also referred to as the September 1 massacre) was a 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.Williams Carol J. Envoys urge U.N. probe of massacre at Iranian exile camp in Iraq https://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-iraq-iranian-exiles-massacred-20130919-story.html Los Angeles Times 19 September 2013 30 October 2013 5 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105083916/http://articles.latimes.com/2013/sep/19/world/la-fg-wn-iraq-iranian-exiles-massacred-20130919 liveAshish Kumar Sen 52 Iranian exiles killed at Iraq's Camp Ashraf http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/1/least-47-iranian-exiles-killed-iraqs-camp-ashraf/?page=all The Washington Times 1 September 2013 30 October 2013 7 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131107080040/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/1/least-47-iranian-exiles-killed-iraqs-camp-ashraf/?page=all live 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 [away] 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."Dreazen Yochi Yochi Dreazen 17 December 2013 Exclusive: U.S. Fingers Iranian Commandos for Kidnapping Raid Inside Iraq http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/12/17/exclusive_us_fingers_iranian_commandos_for_kidnapping_raid_inside_iraq#sthash.MYlEMeSY.Swbfyggi.dpbs Foreign Policy 20 December 2013 20 December 2013 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 live Reactions UN – In a statement, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he "deplores the tragic events in Camp Ashraf."https://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15247.doc.htm Secretary-General Deplores Deaths at Camp Ashraf in Iraq, Urging Investigation 1 September 2013 United Nations 27 May 2023 19 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131019100449/http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15247.doc.htm live The UN human rights office and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) also condemned the attack.https://www.un.org/apps/news//story.asp?NewsID=45761&Cr=iraq&Cr1= Iraq: UN human rights office, UN mission condemn attack on Camp Ashraf 3 September 2013 UN News Centre 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."https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/09/213919.htm Situation at Camp Ashraf in Iraq 6 September 2013 U.S. Department of State 27 May 2023 1 July 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220701085030/https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/09/213919.htm live EU – High Representative of the European Union Catherine Ashton said, "I condemn in the strongest terms the killings that took place at Camp Ashraf."http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/138650.pdf Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the killing of residents at Camp Ashraf 2 September 2013 European Union 20 December 2013 20 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131220091357/http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/138650.pdf live 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."https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-office-minister-condemns-violence-at-camp-ashraf-iraq Foreign Office Minister condemns violence at Camp Ashraf, Iraq 2 September 2013 Amnesty International 20 December 2013 20 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131220073508/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-office-minister-condemns-violence-at-camp-ashraf-iraq live Amnesty International – The human rights organization called for "the Iraqi authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation."https://www.amnesty.org/en/news/iraq-camp-ashraf-2013-09-02 Iraq: Impartial investigation of Camp Ashraf deaths crucial 2 September 2013 Amnesty International 2023-05-27 2014-01-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20140120204028/http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/iraq-camp-ashraf-2013-09-02 live See also 2011 Camp Ashraf raid 2023 Tirana camp raid References Iraq Category:2013 murders in Iraq Category:2013 in Diyala Governorate Category:September 2013 in Iraq Category:Conflicts involving the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran Category:Iran–Iraq military relations Category:Massacres in 2013 Category:Massacres in the Iraqi conflict Category:Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2013 Category:September 2013 crimes in Asia Category:Iranian war crimes Category:Iraqi insurgency (2011–2013)