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Africa North
Qadaffy names son 2nd-in-command
2009-10-14
[Iran Press TV Latest] Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi has presented his son Seif al-Islam as a commanding head of state with powers second only to those of the long-ruling colonel, a report says.
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An online newspaper, Korina, reported on Tuesday that Qaddafi has named his son Seif al-Islam as second-in-command, with the authority to supervise the parliament and the government.

The long-time ruler, who recently celebrated 40 years in power, bestowed on his second son the authority equivalent to that of a head of state, designating him as the "general coordinator of social and popular committees," the report said.

Qaddafi had previously asked senior officials to find a position for his son to allow him to implement reforms, AFP reported citing a 'well-informed' source.
Posted by:Fred

#2  No Mojo, he's a Lieutenant Colonel, of course.
Posted by: Spot   2009-10-14 08:08  

#1  So he's what, a Major?
Posted by: mojo   2009-10-14 01:37  

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