Iraq Kurds seek international help to lift sanctions imposed by Baghdad

Reuters , Monday 20 Nov 2017

Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government on Monday called on the international community to intervene and help lift sanctions imposed by the central government in Baghdad in retaliation for a September referendum on Kurdish independence.

"The restrictive policies adopted by Baghdad against Erbil are in violation of Iraq’s obligations and responsibilities under international and humanitarian law," the KRG said in a statement. "We call on the international community to intercede in urging Baghdad authorities to lift the embargo, without condition, on international flights."

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