Some pilgrims say they are afraid to continue the ritual stoning of the satan amid complaints of inexperienced police and a lack of organisationWitnesses to a stampede that left more than 700 people dead at the hajj in Saudi Arabia on Thursday blamed Saudi authorities and said they were afraid to continue the rituals.
The worst tragedy in 25 years at the annual Muslim pilgrimage occurred on Thursday during the symbolic stoning of the satan at Mina, just external the holy city of Mecca. Related: Saudi Arabia's latest hajj disaster raises serious safety questions Related: Hajj pilgrimage stampede: a visual guide to the fatal crush near Mecca Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com