Saudi does not rule out Qaeda act during Haj

MAKKAH (AFP) - The Saudi Interior Minister said on Wednesday he would not rule out an Al-Qaeda attempt to disturb security during the Haj, which begins next week. We cannot trust them (Al-Qaeda). We do not rule out any attempt to disturb the security of the Haj, Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz told reporters when asked about a possible Al-Qaeda threat. We are ready for any act that might take place. God willing, nothing of that will happen, out of respect to this rite, he said at a press conference following a parade of security forces and civil defence in preparation for the Haj. We are capable of foiling such acts, he said.

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