[26 June 13] Debate: Qatar demockracy - English
Qatari ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has officially abdicated power in favor of his son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The 61-year-old emir, who had overthrown his father in a coup in 1995, handed over the power to his 33-year-old son on Tuesday after 18 years of ruling the country. \"I announce handing the rule over to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani,\" Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani said in a televised speech. On this edition of the show we ask about democracy in Qatar and what this power transfer means in terms of domestic and foreign policy.
Added by PTV on 27-06-2013
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