Iraqi government wants Kurdistan-based mobile phone networks under its control


Kurds celebrate to show their support for the independence referendum in Duhok, Iraq, September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Ari Jalal

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi government said on Monday it would seek to impose control over Kurdistan-based mobile phone operators and move their headquarters to the capital Baghdad.

The announcement followed a cabinet meeting attended by top security officials.

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