13th May 2012 - Cleric who opposed social reform sacked

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has dismissed Sheikh Abdulmohsen al-Obeikan from his post as royal adviser, following the adviser's criticism of the cautious reform programme being pursued by the Saudi Government.
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Northwest Herald, USA

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