12-year ban on direct flights from Syria to Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrims ends, resuming after civil war isolation.
12-year ban on direct flights from Syria to Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrims ended, resuming Tuesday after civil war isolation. Slow rapprochement between Syria and Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations last year. A flight carrying 270 Syrian pilgrims departed Damascus for Jeddah, with more expected in coming days. The decision only applies to the hajj period, and a direct air route reopening is being studied.
May 28, 2024
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