Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: Reactions

Al Jazeera reports that world leaders are offering condolences following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar, with many praising his legacy and the country's growth during his rule. Al Jazeera says the tributes reflect on his time leading the Gulf state, which he governed from nineteen ninety-five to twenty thirteen.

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