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Some US government employees from the US Embassy in Baghdad and its consulate in Erbil have been ordered to leave Iraq.
In a statement, the US State Department said: "Normal visa services at both posts will be temporarily suspended".
A US State Department spokesman said the decision to withdraw the staff was based on escalating tensions between Washington and Iran.
He, however, didn't give details on how many personnel were leaving.
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Pinoy Expat Corner
The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai will have a new business hours or timings to ensure safety for its clients and to contribute to the effort of UAE to mitigate the spread of COVID 19
Pinoy Expat Corner
For those who want to go to the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai for any consular services must secure an appointment, this is in line with the Guidelines and Protocol for Reopening of Establishments issued by the Dubai government which limit the number of people in one place
Pinoy Expat Corner
OFWs under a "no work, no pay arrangement and workers unable to work and receive salary due to COVID-19 infection can avail the financial assistance under the DOLE-AKAP program
