TRIBAL CHIEF TO LEAD IN BASRA???????????

I came across an article in the paper''''The herald sun'''''april 9th .....

The British Army has appointed a tribal chief to provide civilian leadership of Iraqs southern province of Basra.....

Apparently he is some sort of Chief Sheik.........???
Royalty???
It was also on CNN any one else saw this???

[Edited on 10-4-2003 by helen670]