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Abdullah al-Khani witnesses the transition of power from President Hashem al-Atassi (R) and Shukri al-Quwatli in 1955. (Khani archive) London - Ibrahim Hamidi
Abdullah al-Khani, one of Syria’s top diplomats and witness to decades of revolts in the country, was laid to rest in a quiet ceremony in Damascus’ Bab el Saghir Cemetery. Khani lived through various upheaval at the presidential palace, from the time of Shukri al-Quwatli to Hafez al-Assad to his son, Bashar.
Khani passed away at 98 and was known as Quwatli’s “secret-keeper” and oversaw the transfer of power to him from Hashem al-Atassi in the mid-1950s.
Lebanese judge charges caretaker PM in August port expl accesswdun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from accesswdun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Lebanese prosecutor probing a massive port explosion in Beirut in August has filed charges against the caretaker Prime Minister and three former ministers.
Lebanese Judge Charges Caretaker PM, 3 Former Ministers in Beirut Port Blast aawsat.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aawsat.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.