Egyptian closes its airspace and seaports for all Qatari transportation
Published Mon, Jun 5, 2017 · 03:54 AM
[CAIRO] Egypt announced the closure of its airspace and seaports for all Qatari transportation to protect its national security, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Egypt cut ties with Qatar, accusing the Gulf Arab state of supporting "terrorist" organisations including the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's state news agency reported.
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