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==Career==
==Career==
Suleiman worked at different positions in the Jordanian judiciary sistem beginning in 1981.<ref name=jordant/> His previous posts include vice president of the cassation court and general prosecutor.<ref name=jordant/> He was appointed justice minister to the cabinet headed by [[Fayez Tarawneh]] on 2 May 2012.<ref name=alarab2512>{{cite news|title=Jordan’s king swears in new conservative-dominated cabinet|url=http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/02/211758.html|accessdate=25 January 2013|newspaper=Al Arabiya|date=2 May 2012}}</ref> 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.<ref name=tjtimes>{{cite news|title=Suleiman sworn in as Higher Court of Justice president|url=http://jordantimes.com/suleiman-sworn-in-as-higher-court-of-justice-president|accessdate=25 January 2013|newspaper=The Jordan Times|date=6 November 2012|agency=Petra|location=Amman}}</ref>
Suleiman worked at different positions in the Jordanian judiciary sistem beginning in 1981.<ref name=jordant/> His previous posts include vice president of the cassation court and general prosecutor.<ref name=jordant/> He was appointed justice minister to the cabinet headed by [[Fayez Tarawneh]] on 2 May 2012.<ref name=alarab2512>{{cite news|title=Jordan’s king swears in new conservative-dominated cabinet|url=http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/02/211758.html|accessdate=25 January 2013|newspaper=Al Arabiya|date=2 May 2012}}</ref> He replaced Salim Al Zoubi. 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.<ref name=tjtimes>{{cite news|title=Suleiman sworn in as Higher Court of Justice president|url=http://jordantimes.com/suleiman-sworn-in-as-higher-court-of-justice-president|accessdate=25 January 2013|newspaper=The Jordan Times|date=6 November 2012|agency=Petra|location=Amman}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 12:22, 25 January 2013

Khalifah Suleiman
Minister of Justice
In office
2 May 2012 – 11 October 2012
MonarchKing Abdullah II
Prime MinisterFayez Tarawneh
Preceded bySalim Al Zoubi
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 Salim Al Zoubi. 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.