Dear readers:

The unedited e-mail below came from a source in The Gambia.

Ebrima

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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: The 2003  Hajj saga continues
>Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003
>
>Coach,
>
>The first Hajj flight was seen boarding this morning. Whether it has taken
>off is yet to be confirmed.  For all we know, it may still be on the
>tarmarc or has landed in some undeclared country like Libya seeking
>clearance to land in Jeddah.
>
>The most disheartening discovery is that "the Gang of Six" sub-contracted
>this year's Hajj to FIVE sub-contractors; yes, 5 sub-contractors so that
>each can get their cut.  These people are pathetic.  Do not be surprised if
>the last flight leaves Banjul International AFTER the end of the Hajj.  You
>will recall that last year many pilgrims did not set foot in Medina because
>of the incompetency of the Hajj operators i.e. the Gang of Six.
>

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