Ms. Barbara Martin at the Subcommittee on International Human Rights

On December 13th, 2011. See this statement in context.

December 13th, 2011 / 1:55 p.m.

Director General, Middle East and Maghreb Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

I think there is a series of things we are doing, which is continuing to draw attention to the need for the Government of Iraq to respect its responsibilities under international law. In particular, we make these démarches with the Government of Iraq and its officials, supporting the UN engagement there, ensuring that they are able to monitor the ongoing situation in the camp, and supporting the work of the UNHCR in assessing the individuals for refugee resettlement as well.

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