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Suleiman was born in 1953.<ref name=jordant>{{cite news|title=Profiles of new ministers|url=http://jordantimes.com/uploads/downloads/f39cb11e73f2cb2967bb1ce779e12ddeaaedebe4.pdf|accessdate=22 January 2013|newspaper=The Jordan Times|date=3 May 2012}}</ref> He obtained a master's degree in law from [[the University of Jordan]].<ref name=jordant/> |
Suleiman was born in 1953.<ref name=jordant>{{cite news|title=Profiles of new ministers|url=http://jordantimes.com/uploads/downloads/f39cb11e73f2cb2967bb1ce779e12ddeaaedebe4.pdf|accessdate=22 January 2013|newspaper=The Jordan Times|date=3 May 2012}}</ref><ref name=guide>{{cite web|title=Khalifah Suleiman|url=http://www.jordanpolitics.org/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1423:khalifah-suleiman&catid=50:former-ministers&Itemid=61|publisher=Guide to political life in Jordan|accessdate=16 September 2013|date=7 May 2012}}</ref> He obtained a master's degree in law from [[the University of Jordan]].<ref name=jordant/> |
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Revision as of 18:50, 16 September 2013
Khalifah Suleiman | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 2 May 2012 – 11 October 2012 | |
| Monarch | King Abdullah II |
| Prime Minister | Fayez Tarawneh |
| Preceded by | Salim Al Zoubi |
| Succeeded by | Ghaleb Zubi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 70–71) |
| Nationality | Jordanian |
| Residence | Amman |
| Alma mater | University 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][2] 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.[3] 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.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d "Profiles of new ministers" (PDF). The Jordan Times. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ^ "Khalifah Suleiman". Guide to political life in Jordan. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ^ "Jordan's king swears in new conservative-dominated cabinet". Al Arabiya. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ "Suleiman sworn in as Higher Court of Justice president". The Jordan Times. Amman. Petra. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
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