
The Iraqi tribal sheikhs councils, tribal leaders and non-governmental organizations continue to condemn heightening of Ashraf siege. They underscore the necessity of ending the siege and acknowledging legal rights of Ashraf residents by the government.
The following are part of Iraqi entities of personalities that have sent letters to US Ambassador to Baghdad, MNF-I commander and other relevant officials regarding Camp Ashraf:
· Sheikh Faisal Houm, General Sheikh of Al-Neda Tribe and head of the Council of Tribal Sheikhs in Mandali – Diyala province
· Council of Iraqi National Tribal Sheikhs in Jalawla
· Association of Towards Free Iraq
· Association of Iraqi Teachers in Sulaimaniya
· Association of solidarity of Diyala’s Teachers
· Association of Iraqi Freedom-loving Guilds
· Association of Friendship and Solidarity of Iraqi Staff with Iranian people
· Council of Baquba’s trustees