International Security Intelligence Brief:
SAUDI ARABIA CAPITAL: RIYADH THREAT LEVEL: 4
(TERRORISM, KIDNAPPING, INSURGENCY)
Millions of Muslims are gathering in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage which begins on Thursday amid enhanced security. According to Saudi officials, up to 3 million pilgrims are expected to attend the hajj which takes place amid fears of sectarian violence and militant attack as well as the stampedes and hotel collapses that have marred the pilgrimage in recent years.
The United States issued a travel warning for Saudi Arabia on Dec 19, 2006.
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