Intelligence, Police, and Counterterrorism: Assessing Post-9/11 Initiatives
Oct. 30, 2003
During the Iraq war, Coalition forces first classified the MeK, an Iranian militant group advocating the overthrow of their government, as enemy combatants operating in Iraq. Following a ceasefire agreement, the U.S. controversially switched their status to civilian. This decision and what should now be done with MeK members is reviewed.