Saudi Arabia: Dancing in the streets as Mishaal is removed from Najran

Spontaneous celebrations began in Najran as news broke that hard-line governor Prince Mishaal Bin Saud Bin Abdelaziz had been removed by King Abdullah Bin Abdelaziz after years of discrimination against the local Ismaili community. "The King has answered our calls for change and this is just the beginning. Najran has been celebrating since last night, firing guns in air and dancing in the streets," reported local resident Mohammed Al-Askar. The official Saudi Press Agency said Mishaal had been relieved of the governorship by royal decree "at his own request," the political signal was clear.