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Iraq closes airports ahead of elections

09-10-2021 02:50 PM

Iraq closes airports ahead of elections

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The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority Saturday announced a three-day suspension of travel in all airports across the country as part of security measures ahead of legislative elections, which will be held tomorrow.

The authority said in a statement that airlines and travelers were notified about the closure of the air facilities in Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, Irbil and Sulaymaniyah.

It said the closure went into effect today and will run until Monday.




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