Saudi king sacks military chiefs in major shake-up

Saudi Arabia has sacked its top military commanders, including the Chief of Staff, in a series of late-night royal decrees.  The heads of the ground forces and air defences have also been replaced. 

No reason has been   given for the dismissals. 

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the Defence Minister, is believed to be behind recent shake-ups in the country.

Last year a number of prominent Saudi figures, including Princes, ministers and billionaires, were locked up in Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton hotel as the prince led a drive against corruption and abuse of power.

SOURCE: BBC
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