Iraqi tribal sheikhs, dignitaries and civil society organizations issued a statement condemning Ahmadinejad’s upcoming visit to Iraq, announcing his hands are covered with Iraqi people’s blood and Iraqis hate this criminal.
“In the name of the Iraqi people, we will never accept the government welcoming this criminal because he governs a regime that cannot remain in power even for one day without murdering, committing crimes, exporting terrorism and having a bloody intervention in Iraq,” the statement reads.
The signatories of this statement include: Association of Tribal Sheikhs in Baghdad and Southern Provinces – Salahaddin Council of Sheikhs and Tribal Leaders – Neinawa Tribal Sheikhs Council – Diyala Tribal Sheikhs Council – Iraqi Peace Party – Roqiya Women Association – Society of University Professors and Intellectuals – Iraqi Jurists Organization – Iraqi Freedom Loving Lawyers Association – Salahaddin Center of Independent Lawyers and Jurists – Human Rights Activists Association – Balad Nahrain Society – Association of Mosul University Freedom Loving Students – Students Solidarity Association – Youths for the Future Association – Iraqi Association for Friendship and Solidarity with the Iranian People – Iraq National Council of Tribes