Iraqi troops to take over Baghdad Airport security

Iraqi troops will take over security at Baghdad Airport, replacing the British company which stopped working today in a pay dispute with the government, a top Iraqi official said.

Iraqi troops to take over Baghdad Airport security

Iraqi troops will take over security at Baghdad Airport, replacing the British company which stopped working today in a pay dispute with the government, a top Iraqi official said.

“This issue is related to Iraq’s sovereignty, and nobody is authorised to close the airport,” acting Transportation Minister Esmat Amer told The Associated Press.

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