Purge Underway In The Saudi Royal Family

Middle East Eye: Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince orders arrests of senior royal family members: Reports

Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz and Mohammed bin Nayef are among those arrested at behest of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has detained three senior members of the kingdom's royal family in an attempt to remove any potential rivals in his pursuit of the throne, people familiar with the matter have said.

The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported that Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, King Salman's younger brother, and Prince Mohammed bin Nayef (MBN), the king's nephew, were arrested early on Friday.

The details of the charges could not be learned, but the two Saudi royals were accused of treason, the reports said.

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WNU Editor: With the entire world focused on the coronavirus outbreak, it looks like the Crown Prince is getting rid of his opposition.

More News On A Purge Now Underway In The Saudi Royal Family

Saudi Arabia detains three senior members of royal family -- BBC
Saudi Arabia detains two senior royals, including king's brother: sources -- Reuters
Saudi Arabia detains king's brother, nephew in crackdown: Reports -- Al Jazeera
Saudi royal family members arrested for treason over plot to oust King Salman -- SKY News
Saudi Crown Prince Detains King's Brother, Other Royals, Tightening Grip on Power as Oil Revenues Slide -- Newsweek
Top Saudi Royal Family Members Detained -- The Wall Street Journal
Saudi Arabia: Three Members of Royal Family Are Arrested -- The New York Times
WSJ: Saudis arrest 2 princes for allegedly plotting coup -- AP
MBS orders arrest of 3 senior Saudi princes including King’s brother -- Middle East Monitor

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