In a major reshuffle announced early today, Saudi Arabia's King Salman
has appointed his son, Mohammed bin Salman, as next-in-line to the
throne. A royal decree removed 57-year-old nephew of the king - Crown
Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and replaced him with 31-year-old former
deputy crown prince, Salman (pictured above)
According to the official Saudi
Press Agency, Salman was also named deputy prime minister and maintains
his post as defence minister. However, Bin Nayef was also removed from
his post as interior minister. Saudi Arabia's Allegiance Council
endorsed the changes by 31 out of 34.
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