Saudi Arabia's king Abdullah sacked the deputy defence minister on Saturday less than two months after he was appointed, the state news agency reported. The royal decree said the decision to relieve Prince Khaled bin Bandar bin Abdul-Aziz of his post came upon the recommendation of Crown Prince Salman, the defence minister. Saudi Arabia has been on alert following turmoil in Iraq where Sunni Islamist militants have seized control of major cities from the Shi'ite Muslim-led government of **uri al-Maliki. Prince Khaled was moved to the post of deputy defence minister in May when king Abdullah ******* him from his position as gover**r of Riyadh Province and appointed his son, Prince Turki, in his place.
06-29-2014, 01:42 AM
Saudi king sacks deputy defence minister - royal court
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