Mauritania Airlines clarifies: There is no truth to the news of a plane carrying pilgrims crashing.

In a quick and clear response to rumors circulating on some social media pages and foreign media outlets, Mauritanian authorities categorically denied the rumors of a plane carrying Mauritanian pilgrims crashing off the coast of the Red Sea. Walid Taha, the director of Hajj at the Mauritanian Ministry of Islamic Affairs, confirmed in a post on his official Facebook account that these news are completely false, reassuring citizens by saying: "Our pilgrims are safe and have arrived in the holy land safely." Furthermore, the Mauritanian Airlines issued an official statement clarifying that the rumors about one of its planes carrying pilgrims crashing were purely malicious rumors, describing them as "baseless fake news." The company also stated that it safely transported the pilgrims to Saudi Arabia through three flights on May 23, 24, and 25, 2025, as part of the official plan for this season. It announced that the return flights from the holy land will be, God willing, on June 12, 13, and 14, 2025, in coordination with the relevant authorities. In conclusion, Mauritanian Airlines urged everyone to verify accuracy and not fall for misleading news, emphasizing its legal right to pursue those spreading rumors that jeopardize passenger safety and the company's reputation. These statements come after a wave of confusion caused by the spread of a false news story this morning, claiming that a plane carrying pilgrims had crashed and all onboard had died. However, official sources quickly shut down these rumors, confirming that all pilgrims are safe and no incidents were recorded during the flights.