JAKARTA. The number of Indonesians confirmed dead in the Saudi haj tragedy has reached 91 according to the latest report from the Religious Affairs Ministry. The ministry's spokesperson Rudi Urip announced 32 more victims from Thursday's stampede in Mina; 31 of them visiting for haj and one a resident of Mecca. Separately, Foreign Ministry director for Indonesian citizens and legal entities, Lalu Muhammad Iqbal, told Antara news agency that the joint team from the Indonesian government was still searching for 38 Indonesian pilgrims who have not yet returned to their lodgings since Thursday's tragedy. (kes)
Indonesian haj death toll reaches 91
JAKARTA. The number of Indonesians confirmed dead in the Saudi haj tragedy has reached 91 according to the latest report from the Religious Affairs Ministry. The ministry's spokesperson Rudi Urip announced 32 more victims from Thursday's stampede in Mina; 31 of them visiting for haj and one a resident of Mecca. Separately, Foreign Ministry director for Indonesian citizens and legal entities, Lalu Muhammad Iqbal, told Antara news agency that the joint team from the Indonesian government was still searching for 38 Indonesian pilgrims who have not yet returned to their lodgings since Thursday's tragedy. (kes)