According to the sultanate's Basic Statute, the Royal Family Council - comprising about 50 male members - should choose a new sultan within three days of the throne falling vacant.
Sida ku qoran xeerka Saldanadda, Golaha Qoyska Boqortooyada - oo ka kooban 50 rag - ayaa suldaan cusub ku dooran doona muddo saddex maalmood gudahood ah.