What’s behind the latest sackings in Saudi Arabia’s royal family? | Inside Story

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Many royal family members in Saudi Arabia have been sacked or detained ever since Mohammed Bin Salman was appointed Crown Prince three years ago. Two princes are the latest to be purged. Fahd bin Turki, the commander of the Saudi-led war in Yemen, and his son have been sacked and put under investigation for alleged corruption. Are the firings due to ‘corruption’, or Bin Salman’s attempt to silence his critics? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Abdulaziz Almoayyad -Founding member, Saudi Diaspora Party Bill Law – Editor, Arab Digest newsletter Ali Al-Ahmed – Director, Institute for Gulf Affairs –

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