Jamal Khashoggi
U.S. says 16 Saudis ineligible for entry ‘for their roles in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Among those designated in connection with Jamal Khashoggi’s murder was a former bodyguard to the crown prince and a reported expert in autopsies. Continue reading
New Saudi sweep of arrests includes activists, 2 U.S. citizens
It marks the first sweep of arrests to target individuals perceived as critics of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since the killing of writer Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul in October. Continue reading
Saudi Arabia denied visas, blocked shipments at ports amid diplomatic spat with Canada: memo
A newly released federal document provides a close look at Saudi Arabia’s retaliation against Canada, following criticism by Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland on Twitter of the regime’s arrest of women’s rights activists. Continue reading
Children of Jamal Khashoggi reportedly received payments, million-dollar homes from Saudi Arabia
A former official told the Washington Post the payments were an acknowledgment that “a big injustice has been done.” Continue reading
Canada among countries calling on Saudi Arabia to release 10 human rights activists
The countries are also asking for Saudi Arabia to cooperate with a U.N.-led investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate. Continue reading
U.S. senators frustrated by Khashoggi probe, mull new sanctions on Saudi Arabia
Sen. Bob Menendez, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called the briefing “a farce” and said Trump still needs to give Congress an answer. Continue reading
Family claims American citizen is being tortured in Saudi Arabia
After months of quietly trying to secure his release, the family of Dr. Walid Fitaihi is now seeking to publicly pressure both the Saudi government and the Trump administration on the issue. Continue reading
Are shadowy agents targeting Canadians who criticize an Israeli spyware firm?
NSO Group is fighting three lawsuits that allege its spyware was used to monitor journalists, activists and a friend of Jamal Khashoggi in Canada. Continue reading
Trump determined to hold Jamal Khashoggi’s killers accountable: Mike Pompeo
“America is not covering up for a murder,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters at the U.S. Embassy in Budapest. Continue reading
Undercover spies caught fishing for anti-Israel remarks following Canadian sting
Undercover operatives have targeted at least six people who have raised questions about spyware from NSO Group, an Israeli software firm. Continue reading