Saudi Crown Prince Nayef and the succession issuenote

Saudi Crown Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz, who also acts as Deputy PM and Interior Minister, is said to be trying to reduce the role of the Saudi Allegiance Council in the succession issue. The following 476-word report sheds light on the reasons behind his position and tells what about the reaction of Saudi King Abdullah and that of Head of the Allegiance Council Prince Mishaal Bin Abdulaziz.