Ankara warns citizens against traveling to Iraq

"Due to ongoing demonstrations in various provinces of Iraq, including the capital Baghdad, our citizens are advised to refrain from traveling to areas where such events are taking place," the ministry said in a statement.

The statement said unless it was compulsory to travel, citizens should avoid doing so due to the demonstrations, which have been going on since Oct. 1.

"It is recommended that our citizens currently in Iraq closely follow warnings issued by the Iraqi authorities, avoid crowded places and be vigilant about their personal security," the statement added.

At least eight people have been killed in two days of anti-government demonstrations in Iraq.