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Egypt revokes licenses of 16 tourism firms after pilgrims die in Mecca

Medical and security sources indicate that at least 530 Egyptians died during the haj. A crisis unit, established on Thursday and headed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, confirmed that 31 of these deaths were attributed to chronic illnesses.

June 23, 2024 / 08:59 IST
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The crisis unit's statement accuses the tourism companies of neglecting to provide essential services, including medical care, to the pilgrims.
The crisis unit's statement accuses the tourism companies of neglecting to provide essential services, including medical care, to the pilgrims.
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first published: Jun 23, 2024 08:59 am

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