In a major reshuffle, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has appointed his son, Mohammed bin Salman, as heir to the throne of the home of Islam’s holiest sites.

In a royal decree, the former Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Nayef, a 57-year-old nephew of the king, was removed as next-in-line to the throne. He was replaced with Mohammed bin Salman, 31, who was previously the deputy crown prince.

The new change implies that barring other changes, the 31-year-old will assume the throne of Saudi Arabia when his father, 81, dies.

“His supporters praise him as hard-working and say he offers a hopeful vision for the kingdom’s future, especially for its large youth population. His critics have called him rash, inexperienced and power-hungry,” the New York Times writes of the new crown prince.

The Saudi government’s official news agency reports that the newly-announced crown prince was also named deputy prime minister and maintained his post as defence minister.

According to the decree, the former crown prince was also fired from his post as interior minister.



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Even in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia where is supposed to be a shining example for others to follow.... I cut salute for hungry old useless leaders who are drunk with excess power...

UN, US, UK and others wouldn't do anything about this, but when the find a country they can muscle or gain from they will make sure they change their system of govt to democracy.

Double standard people.

santino09:
UN, US, UK and others wouldn't do anything about this, but when the find a country they can muscle or gain from they will make sure they change their system of govt to democracy.

Double standard people.

I feel the old man should apply common sense here, its not everything you blame the west bro. He's not the only ruling family and so should not sow discord among the ruling families before he dies..

Did the king's Nephew commit any crime or did he do any wrong? On what basis did he appoint his son as the next in line? Rings a bell about what went down in Kano.