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US to ban passengers from Middle East, Africa carrying electronic devices

The United States will today issue a ban on passengers flying to America from certain airports in the Middle East and Africa from carrying electronic gadgets on board, except cell phones and medical devices.

Reports reveal that nine airlines from 10 airports in eight countries will be affected by the ban.

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According to sources familiar with the matter, the move is just a precaution, but is based on new intelligence collected by authorities and prompted by an attack last year when a suicide bomber carried a bomb, believed to be concealed in a laptop, on to a flight out of Somalia.

The Amman-based airline’s message said electronics such as laptops, tablets, cameras, DVD cameras and electronic games should be transported in checked baggage only.

Reacting to the development, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told ABC News, “We have no comment on potential security precautions, but will provide any update as appropriate.”

 

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