Power struggle in House of Saud

Saud al-Faisal was a member of the Saudi royal family.

Saud al-Faisal Photo: en.dailypakistan.com.pk

(SALEM, Ore.) - The suspicious death of Saud al-Faisal, commander of the Saudi Air Force, is raising many questions.

Saud al-Faisal's death occurred as the doctors had confirmed his health. They also confirmed the disappearance of Faisal's special nurse. It is anticipated that the bloody conflict is on the verge of formation in the Al Saud family.

According to informed sources associated with the Al Saud family, in the appointment of Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz as deputy Crown Prince in the royal family council of Al Saud, 28 votes were in favor, 6 votes against and 3 abstentions.

Salman's death power moved the matter out of the hands of his sons and transferred it to his descendants. This, while 10 of Abdulaziz's children are alive, particularly Muqrin and Ahmad bin Abdul Aziz. So with the appointment of Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Royal Family experienced a quiet coup.

The Royal family council of Al Saud was formed by King Khaled in 1983 to determine future succession to the throne of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince as well.

The council is composed of the sons of King Abdulaziz and in case of their death, the eldest son will vote on behalf of his father. 36 Princes can vote in this council.

It is significant that Fahad, Abdulrahman and Ahmad who are Salamn's literal brothers, born of the same mother, voted no for selecting Mohammed bin Salman as a deputy Crown Prince.

Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud considered choosing Mohammed bin Salman as a deputy Crown Prince, it is strange and contrary to the rule and Islamic law while the Crown Prince is still alive.

This appointment is the beginning of a power struggle among the sons of Abdul Aziz and his descendants.