Iraqi politicians reject government threats regarding Iranian Opposition

July 12, 2007

NCRI - Iraqi Daily, Al-Arab Al-Yum, reported on Tuesday, that Iraqi politicians have dismissed threats made by the government of Nuri Al-Maliki against all Iraqi individuals and political groups that are in contact with the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).

Al-Arab Al-Yum, Iraq, July 10, 2007- Iraqi politicians have dismissed threats made by the government of Nuri Al-Maliki against all Iraqi individuals and political groups that are in contact with the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).

The Nuri Al-Maliki government has threatened those in contact with PMOI are in violation of "National Safety Law" and therefore will be subject to punishment.

Saleh Mutalq, leader of the Iraqi National Dialogue Front described the statement that was broadcasted last week by AlSharqiya TV, the Iraqi government TV channel, which threatened the Iraqis who come in contact with the PMOI, a new and dangerous step in spread of influence of the Iranian regime on Al-Maliki’s government. He considers the threat as evidence to dominance of the Iranian regime on the institutions, bodies and media of the Iraqi government.

The Congress of the People of Iraq, which is headed by Adnan Al-Dulaimi, described the threats as "blatant step taken by Al-Maliki government against democratic freedoms and in violation of the most basic political and human rights of the Iraqi people”.

Khalaf Al-Alyan, Member of Iraqi parliament from the Iraqi Reconciliation Front also criticized the government's decision, describing it as an arbitrary decision and void, adding that the PMOI is a friend to the Iraqi people and has been their guest since 25 years ago.

He added this peaceful organization has not done anything against Iraqi people and their interests.

Al-Alyan said this is an Iranian decision taken by the Iranian government and was announced by the government of Al-Maliki. This order is neither executable nor acceptable.