The Saudi Succession Battle Spills Into The Press -- Foreign Policy
A number of smart people have spent considerable energy on the question of what will happen after Egypt's 82-year-old President Hosni Mubarak finally passes on to that great pyramid in the sky. But it may actually be Saudi Arabia, which is ruled by the 86-year-old King Abdullah, that is the next major U.S. ally in the Middle East to become embroiled in a succession struggle.
The Saudi monarch was a no-show on Saturday for his traditional role to oversee the hajj; the state press said that he was recuperating from a herniated disc. Abdullah delegated the role to Prince Nayef, 77, the interior minister and second deputy prime minister.
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More News On Saudi Arabia's Eventual Leadership Succession
Power struggle clouds Saudi Kingdom -- Press TV
Riyadh issues statement to reassure on king's health -- Reuters
Saudi king names son national guard chief -- AFP
Saudi king transfers National Guard duties to son -- Washington Post/AP
Saudi king delegates deputy PM to oversee Hajj -- Reuters
Saudi king transfers hajj duties to deputy prime minister after rupturing disc in his back -- Canadian Press
My Comment: At 86 years old .... his time is running out, and I am sure there are many around him who are now positioning themselves for what happens next.
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