Millions of Muslim pilgrims expected in Mecca and Medina,raising logistical and safety issuesThree million people from all over the world are expected in Saudi Arabia’s holy cities of Mecca and Medina for the annual Islamic hajj pilgrimage, which starts on Tuesday amid tight security.
The Saudi authorities are deploying 100000 security personnel, and including members of the counter-terrorism and the emergency civil defence units,and 5000 CCTV cameras.
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Source: theguardian.com