Saudi King Replaces Military Commanders as Yemen War Lingers On
- Heads of army, air force among those replaced; no reason given
- Changes come as stalled Yemen campaign nears 3rd anniversary
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Saudi Arabia replaced several top military commanders, including the chief of staff and the heads of ground and air forces, in the latest overhaul of traditional power centers in the oil-rich kingdom.
No reason was given for the changes, which were announced in a series of late-night royal decrees approved by King Salman on Monday. Several civilian officials, including deputy ministers, were also replaced.