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Khalifah Suleiman
Minister of Justice
In office
2 May 2012 – 11 October 2012
MonarchKing Abdullah II
Prime MinisterFayez Tarawneh
Succeeded byGhaleb Zubi
Personal details
Born1953 (age 70–71)
NationalityJordanian
ResidenceAmman
Alma materUniversity of Jordan

Khalifah Khaled Suleiman (born 1953) is a Jordanian jurist and politician who briefly served as justice minister from May to October 2012.

Early life and education

Suleiman was born in 1953.[1] He obtained a master's degree in law from the University of Jordan.[1]

Career

Suleiman worked at different positions in the Jordanian judiciary sistem beginning in 1981.[1] His previous posts include vice president of the cassation court and general prosecutor.[1] He was appointed justice minister to the cabinet headed by Fayez Tarawneh on 2 May 2012.[2] He replaced Ibrahim Al Jazi. Khalifah's term lasted until October 2012 and he was replaced by Ghaleb Zubi. Khalifah was appointed president of the Higher Court of Justice in November 2012.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Profiles of new ministers" (PDF). The Jordan Times. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Jordan's king swears in new conservative-dominated cabinet". Al Arabiya. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Suleiman sworn in as Higher Court of Justice president". The Jordan Times. Amman. Petra. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.