Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef ben Abdel Aziz is vowing to fend off any terrorist attack during the hajj. The annual event begins on November 15, but many Muslims from around the world have already begun arriving in the kingdom, reports VoA.
Saudi security forces showed off their colors at military exercises outside the holy city of Mecca. Long formations of troops, some simulating attack positions marched behind military vehicles, troop carriers and ambulances, as helicopters flew overhead. General Security chief Said Qahtani told Saudi TV that roads leading into and out of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina would be kept clear and his men were stationed in visible places along the pilgrimage route.
Saudi minister vows to prevent violence during Hajj
FE Team | Published: November 13, 2010 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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