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Iraq bans motorcycles on fears of terror during Eid

BAGHDAD, Sept 8 (KUNA) -- Authorities in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, placed a curfew on motorcycle-goers until further notice on Wednesday, to protect people from the danger of terrorist attacks.
"The decision began on 10:00 (Baghdad time) this morning," Head of Baghdad Operations, Qassim Atta told KUNA.
The procedure was taken amid a national holiday for government employees, beginning on Thursday up until Monday.
A number of commercial roads have also been closed in protection of residents from the dangers of possible attacks during the festive occasion. (end) mhg.sd KUNA 090057 Sep 10NNNN