Khalaf Masa'deh

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Khalaf Masa'deh (died 20 February 2015) was a Jordanian politician and lawyer. He served as Justice minister in 1999. [1] He founded the law firm Khalaf Masa'deh & Partners in 1968. [2] He was the father of Ahmad Masa'deh.

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References

  1. "Former justice minister Khalaf Masaadeh passes away". The Jordan Times. 21 February 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. "Khalaf Masa'deh". Khalaf Masa'deh & Partners. Retrieved 3 March 2015.