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In 1963, Abdullah was made commander of the Saudi National Guard (SANG). This post allowed him to secure his position in the House of Saud. SANG, which had been based on the Ikhwan, became a modern armed force under his command. Beginning 1985, SANG also sponsored the Janadiriyah festival that institutionalized traditional folk dances, camel races, and tribal heritage. He held the post until 2010. | In 1963, Abdullah was made commander of the Saudi National Guard (SANG). This post allowed him to secure his position in the House of Saud. SANG, which had been based on the Ikhwan, became a modern armed force under his command. Beginning 1985, SANG also sponsored the Janadiriyah festival that institutionalized traditional folk dances, camel races, and tribal heritage. He held the post until 2010. | ||
Abdullah succeeded to the throne upon the death of his half-brother King Fahd. He was formally enthroned on 2 August 2005. | Abdullah succeeded to the throne upon the death of his half-brother King [[Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud|Fahd]]. He was formally enthroned on 2 August 2005. | ||
Most of his criticism stems from the fact that most of the Saudi citizens live under a strict [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahhabi Wahhabist] interpretation of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharia Sharia law], which mandates the amputation of hands as a punishment for theft and floggings for crimes like drunkenness. Execution by public beheading is standard for [[murder]], [[rape]], [[Illegal Drug Trade|drug trafficking]], and witchcraft, and Abdullah's policies towards the rights of women have also been criticized. In a slight rebuff to accusations of human rights violations, Saudi inmates of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najran_Province Najran Province] sent the King well-wishes from jail and wished him a speedy recovery. | Most of his criticism stems from the fact that most of the Saudi citizens live under a strict [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahhabi Wahhabist] interpretation of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharia Sharia law], which mandates the amputation of hands as a punishment for theft and floggings for crimes like drunkenness. Execution by public beheading is standard for [[murder]], [[rape]], [[Illegal Drug Trade|drug trafficking]], and witchcraft, and Abdullah's policies towards the rights of women have also been criticized. In a slight rebuff to accusations of human rights violations, Saudi inmates of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najran_Province Najran Province] sent the King well-wishes from jail and wished him a speedy recovery. | ||