Suicide bomber lightly wounds senior Saudi prince

[Chris]

Suicide bomber lightly wounds senior Saudi prince
By The Associated Press

A suicide bomber lightly wounded a senior prince largely credited for Saudi Arabia's anti-terrorism campaign when he blew himself up just before going into a gathering of well-wishers for theMuslim holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi state news agency said Friday. It was the first known assassination attempt against a member of the royal family since Saudi Arabia began its crackdown on al-Qaida affiliated militants eight years ago following the Sept. 11 terror attacks in the United States.

The militant who attacked the assistant interior minister, Prince Muhammad bin Nayef, late Thursday at the Ramadan gathering in Jiddah had previously expressed his intention to give himself up to the official, the Saudi Press Agency quoted the royal court as saying. It is customary for senior members of the royal family to hold regular open gatherings where citizens can air grievances, seek settlement of financial or other disputes or offer congratulations. Upon hearing news of the attack, King Abdullah swiftly headed to hospital, according to the agency. It said the prince, who is the son of Interior Minister Prince Nayef, was discharged from the hospital and nobody else was seriously injured.

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[Chris]

Looks like the terrorists would like to take out the Saudi royal family and take control of Saudi Arabia. The Saudis are an important part fo the Middle East and there has always been attempts to break into their sphere of influence.

[Chris]

Saudi prince defiant after suicide attack | Middle East | Jerusalem Post

Saudi prince defiant after narrowly escaping suicide attack
By ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Saudi prince who was slightly injured by a suicide bomber says he is more determined than ever to pursue the kingdom's campaign against terrorism, state television reported Friday. The comments by Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, assistant interior minister, came during a meeting with King Abdullah. The prince was targeted by a suicide bomber late Thursday during a gathering of well-wishers for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It was the first known assassination attempt against a member of the royal family since Saudi Arabia began its crackdown on al-Qaida affiliated militants following the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The Interior Ministry has spearheaded the kingdom's crackdown.

[Suzanne]

Looks like the terrorists would like to take out the Saudi royal family and take control of Saudi Arabia. The Saudis are an important part fo the Middle East and there has always been attempts to break into their sphere of influence.

The Saudi royals are responsible for funding the madrassas that breed terrorists, so I think it's ironic that one of them got wounded by a terrorist.