Saudi Arabia's succession shake-up - explained in 60 seconds

Name: Saudi Arabia's succession shake-up - explained in 60 seconds
Uploaded: 2015-04-29T14:49:48.000Z
Duration: 1 min 1 s
Description: Why are the changes in succession announced by King Salman of Saudi Arabia significant? BBC News explains - in 60 seconds.

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Saudi Arabia's new leader, King Salman, has announced a raft of changes to the royal line of succession.

BBC News explains their significance - in 60 seconds.

Video produced by Mohamed Madi

Middle East

29 April 2015