Sawt al-Iraq, October 14, 2010 – Mr. Ayad Jamal ad-Din, renowned Shiite cleric and leader of Ahrar faction, condemned Nouri al-Maliki’s government for intensifying blockade on Ashraf and increasing pressures on its residents. He said, “Attack against Ashraf infringes the International Law and is a violation of political and moral principles. They are our guest and according to Iraqis’ principles, we should support our guest. Let alone that they are protected according to international laws.
Jamal ad-Din added: “I warn the government of Iraq to respect its legal responsibilities and not violate the International Law. I warn the United Nations and the U.S. government to abide by their legal and humanitarian responsibilities to defend those who are in Ashraf under siege. This move is against morals and violates the law.”
The prominent Iraqi Shiite cleric condemned the meddling of mullahs’ dictatorship in Iraq and reiterated, “Iranian regime meddles not only in Iran but also all over the region including Lebanon and Palestine, and unfortunately it pursues its meddling through armed forces and militia and also through holy slogans like ‘liberating Palestine’.