Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Forgotten victims in the Hajj

"Ayatollah Khamenei also criticized what he viewed as a conspicuous lack of empathy for the hajj victims among Western nations allied with Saudi Arabia. Describing these nations on Twitter as “lying, hypocrite systems,” the ayatollah chided them for remaining “quiet for their friend.” Egypt, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India and Pakistan also lost citizens in the stampede. The government of Pakistan, which has been a major beneficiary of Saudi aid, warned private television networks a few weeks ago to avoid criticizing the Saudis in news programs and talk shows." (thanks Amir)