Release A050814g

Two members of MeK abducted

Multi-National Force-Iraq

BAGHDAD , Iraq — Two members of the Mujahedeen e Kalq were abducted on August 4 in eastern Baghdad while on a routine logistics trip to Baghdad . The MeK have been considered protected persons under the fourth Geneva Convention since June 2004.

Multi-National Force-Iraq strongly condemns the abduction of persons protected by the Geneva Convention.

Upon learning of the abduction, MNF-I immediately requested that the Iraqi Police investigate the abduction, and is assisting in attempting to find the missing men. MNF-I units have checked with numerous police and Ministry of Interior units and stations, and have notified the MNF-I hostage working group.

The MeK currently reside at Camp Ashraf . Officials are undertaking a complete review of security risks and procedures in relation to trips off of Camp Ashraf in light of the abduction.

The investigation is ongoing.

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TEXT PROVIDED BY THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER FOR TASK FORCE 134 (DETAINEE OPERATIONS). For more information, contact the public affairs officer at taskforce.134pao_io@iraq.centcom.miL