Khalifah Suleiman
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Khalifah Khaled Suleiman (born 1953) is a Jordanian jurist and politician who briefly served as [[Ministry of Justice (Jordan)|Minister of Justice] from May to October 2012.[1]
Early life and education
Suleiman was born in 1953.[2][3] He obtained a master's degree in law from the University of Jordan.[2]
Career
Suleiman worked at different positions in the Jordanian judiciary system beginning in 1981.[3] His previous posts include vice president of the cassation court and general prosecutor.[3] He was appointed justice minister to the cabinet headed by Fayez Tarawneh on 2 May 2012.[4] 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.[5]
References
- ^ "الوزراء - وزارة العدل الاردنية". www.moj.gov.jo. Ministry of Justice of Jordan. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Profiles of new ministers" (PDF). The Jordan Times. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ^ a b c "Khalifah Suleiman". Guide to political life in Jordan. 7 May 2012. Archived from the original on 16 September 2013. 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. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.