He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.
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He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.
It is thought to be part of efforts to consolidate the former coup leader’s control.
The hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.