Emirates suspends Baghdad flights

Emirates airline and Flydubai have suspended all flights to Baghdad due to security concerns.

A statement on the airline's website said that the suspension had come as a result of reports of civil unrest and curfews in Iraq.

Affected passengers have been advised to contact their respective Emirates Call Centre or travel agent for rebooking options.

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The unrest in the Iraqi capital came soon after Iraqi cleric Muqtada Al Sadr announced he was quitting politics, causing thousands of his followers to storm Iraq's presidential palace.

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Elsewhere, Kuwait has urged its citizens in Iraq to leave and advised against travel to the country.

For more information, visit www.emirates.com