When this man came to the center of the Saudi kingdom as the new crown prince, many considered him as a rising star that would bring freedom and democracy to his people.It didnt take long before Mohammed bin Salman initiated a ruthless and relentless campaign to eliminate his rivals and critics, inside the royal court, inside the country, in the region or beyond.
The Khashoggi case that sparked international outrage was no aberration but only the tip of the iceberg. Over the past few years, Bin Salmans men have made attempts to pave his way to the throne by abducting, arresting, detaining and even killing Saudi citizens who think the young prince is not the best choice as the next king.