US Department of State (DASH) has supported the police action of Albania on June 20, when the State Police carried out checks in Manzë camp in Durrës, where around 3,000 members of the Iranian opposition are sheltered.

The General Director of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, has confirmed that 15 police officers and 21 members of the People’s Mujahideen Organization of Iran (MEK) were injured during this action.

“The State Police in Albania assured us that all actions were carried out in accordance with the laws in force, including the protection of the rights and freedoms of all persons in Albania. We support the right of the Government of Albania to investigate any possible illegal activity within its territory”, said a spokesperson of the US Department of State.

DASH spokesman also added that the US does not consider the MEK organization a “sustainable democratic opposition movement representing the Iranian people,” but has “serious concerns about the MEK as an organization, including allegations of abuse against its members.”