All Basra international ports closed as of Wednesday (for Iraq referendum)

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All Basra international ports closed as of Wednesday (for Iraq referendum)

BASRA, Oct 11 (KUNA) -- International ports of Iraq's second largest city of Basra would be closed as of Wednesday and till further notice, an official at Basra Airport told KUNA Tuesday.

On the same issue, a spokesman for the borders and ports forces stated that the authorities have decided to close all the land, maritime and air ports of Basra with all border states for four days starting Wednesday.

The spokesman pointed out this step comes in line with precautionary measures taken before Saturday's constitutional referendum.(end) smj.

http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=778191

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