Tunisian President Sacks Minister After 49 Tunisians Die on Hajj Pilgrimage
In a decisive response to the tragic deaths of 49 Tunisians during the Hajj pilgrimage, Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Brahim Chaibi, the Minister of Religious Affairs. The move comes amid widespread criticism and growing public outcry over the handling of the pilgrimage amid extreme heat conditions in Saudi Arabia. The deaths, attributed to unprecedented heat levels during the pilgrimage, have cast a spotlight on the urgent need for better preparation and safeguards for pilgrims undertaking the Hajj. Over the past week, the extreme heatwave in Saudi Arabia, which saw temperatures soar to dangerous levels, claimed the lives of at least 49 Tunisians. In the wake of these fatalities, many Tunisian families are still anxiously searching for several missing relatives, adding to the country's grief and frustration. President Saied’s decision to sack Minister Chaibi underscores the government’s recognition of the severity of the situation and the need for accoun...
