Condemnation of Attack on Mandaean Place of Worship in Amara, Iraq on March 10th 2024

The Mandaean Human Rights Group condemns the heinous attack on the Mandaean place of worship in the city of Amara on the 10th of March 2024, which resulted in the injury of two Mandaeans who were hospitalized. We pray for a speedy recovery for the victims and for the protection of Iraq and its people from such condemned acts.
We stand in solidarity with our Mandaean community during this difficult time. This attack is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by minorities in Iraq. The Mandaeans are a peaceful ethno-religious group with a rich heritage, who have called Iraq home for thousands of years alongside other religious and ethnic groups. Attacks by lawless groups and militia have plagued the Mandaean community for more than two decades, and the Iraqi government has a responsibility to provide basic protection which we notice that it repeatedly failed to do so.
We demand that the Iraqi government take swift and responsible action to protect the interests of Iraqi minorities. This includes providing them with safety and security, and holding those responsible for this heinous crime accountable. We, the Mandaean Human Rights Group, call for immediate action to guarantee the safety of all Mandaeans in Iraq. We urge the international community to take note of this attack and call on the Iraqi government to ensure the safety of its minorities.

Mandaean Human Rights Group