Tunisian Religious Affairs Minister Sacked Amid Haj Pilgrimage Tragedy

Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Brahim Chaibi, the minister of religious affairs, following significant backlash after the deaths of at least 49 Tunisians due to extreme heat during the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Families are still searching for missing individuals.

Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Brahim Chaibi, the minister of religious affairs, following widespread criticism after the deaths of dozens of Tunisians taking part in the Haj pilgrimage, the presidency said on Friday.

At least 49 Tunisians have died due to the extreme heat in Saudi Arabia during the past week. Tunisian families are still searching for several missing people.