According to the text of the interview published on alhashemi.org website, the Iraqi Vice-president added: “we hear of their [Camp Ashraf residents] transfer to desert areas or persecution of those who remain in the Camp. Such talks are not in the interest of Iraq and damage its reputation.”
Dr. Tariq al-Hashemi said that we have two unresolved cases; the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran and the PKK presence in Iraq. Turkey claims that it [PKK] is a national security threat. Iraq will settle both in accordance with its constitution.
Referring to the PMOI, al-Hashemi said, "We do understand the sensitivity of the presence of groups opposed to the regimes in the neighboring countries. However, PMOI's presence in Iraq is in the framework of the international treaties. Today, they pose no threat to Iran since their camp which was previously under control of the US forces is now controlled by the Iraqi government. Accordingly, I do not understand how they could interfere with our internal affairs or threat neighboring countries such as Iran. Today, we hear of their transfer to desert areas or persecution of those who remain in the Camp [Ashraf]. Such talks are not in the interest of Iraq and damage its reputation. We should not concentrate more than it is needed on this case."