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Saudi Arabia Reportedly Detains 2 Senior Royals

Reuters

   DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Saudi Arabia has detained two senior
   members of the Saudi royal family, Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the
   younger brother of King Salman, and Mohammed bin Nayef, the king's
   nephew, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

   Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, King Salman's son and the de facto
   ruler of the world's top oil exporter and key U.S. ally, has moved to
   consolidate power since ousting his cousin, Mohammed bin Nayef, as heir
   to the throne in a palace coup in 2017. He arrested several royals in
   an anti-corruption campaign later that year.

   One source said the detentions took place Friday. Reuters could not
   immediately determine the reasons behind the detentions.

   The Wall Street Journal reported the detentions of the two royals
   earlier Friday, and said they related to an alleged coup attempt.

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