Libya: Problems with grouping Libyan pilgrims in Mina caused by uncoordinated entry of some pilgrims

Ibrahim Al-Saghir, head of the General Authority for Hajj and Umrah, attributed recent problems in moving Libyan pilgrims from Muzdalifah to Mina to several factors. One issue was that some pilgrims arrived in Mina without their group supervisors. This led to them entering tents not assigned to them, causing overcrowding and confusion with accommodations.

Al-Saghir told Libya Al-Ahrar TV that more than 600 Libyan pilgrims had traveled from other countries using visas issued elsewhere. They…