2 countries ask citizens to leave Iraq immediately

Manama - Travel warning issued.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain called on its citizens not to travel to the sisterly Republic of Iraq at present time, given the security conditions it is going through.
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The ministry also calls on all citizens who are now in Iraq to leave immediately for their own security and safety and to exercise utmost caution, keep away from unrest and rioting spots and observe the instructions of the competent local authorities.
For assistance, please contact the following numbers:
The Embassy in Baghdad: 009647814256980
The General Consulate in Najaf: 009647728672227
MOFA Operations Office: 0097317227555

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