Published November 26th, 2012 - 11:38 GMT via SyndiGate.info
Saudi King, Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, has been in a state of 'clinical
death' for the past two days, according to Arabic newspaper, Asharq Alawsat.
A
report by the paper claimed that medical staff in Saudi Arabia have
confirmed that the King's basic organs are no longer working.
According to the source: 'The fate of the king will be determined within three to four days.'
The
news seemingly contradicts reports from the Saudi Royal Court, which
publicly announced that the eleven hour operation had been a success.
According to state news agency, SPA, the monarch, believed to be in his
late 80s, was in hospital for surgery to tighten a ligament in his
back.
News of the King's 'clinical death' has raised questions over who will be his successor.
With
the current Crown Prince of Saudi, Prince Salman, 76, next in line for
the throne, Asharq Alawsat's source claims his brother, Prince Mohammed
bin Nayef has deployed forces to contest the succession.
The Saudi Royal Office denied the allegations.