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Yasir al-Fulani (1956 - 2011), sometimes stylized as the "President of Saudi Arabia" due to his massive influence, was a Saudi politician, diplomat and notable royalist who was one of the House of Saud's most prominent figures in the early 21st century. He was later kidnapped by Iraqi terrorist Khaled al-Asad after leading an insurgent army into al-Fulani's home in Al Qunfudhuh.

Al-Fulani was then executed on live television, sending a message to the House of Saud and all supporters of them.

Biography[]

Early life[]

Al-Fulani was born in 1956 in Al Qunfudhuh, Saudi Arabia, to an upper-class family. He served in the Saudi Army's expeditionary force during the Yom Kippur War at 17, though he did not have an exemplary military career. Once home, Al-Fulani began working under the House of Saud, feeding information on political dissidents and opponents of the monarchy to them, which landed the opponents in jail and brought al-Fulani to higher echelons of power.

Rise to power[]

Al-Fulani soon began to govern his hometown, becoming a renowned politician across the nation and serving as one of the King's top men. His influence was so well known that he was dubbed as the "President" of Saudi Arabia, both nationally and internationally. However, al-Fulani was highly tolerant of Western business and interests, which made him a target for certain radicals.

Capture and death[]

In 2011, Iraqi terrorist Khaled al-Asad and his insurgent army kidnapped Al-Fulani at his home in Al Qunfudhuh. The insurgents quickly invaded the city, taking it within a few hours. As Al-Fulani was transported to the city square with Viktor Zakhaev, his supporters were rounded up and executed on the streets.

Al-Fulani was then taken out of the vehicle and tied to a pole, then executed on live television for the entire world to see.

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