A court in Saudi Arabia on Monday sentenced five people to death for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last year by a team of Saudi agents. Continue reading
The request came prior to a report by the UN special rapporteur urging investigation of the murder. Continue reading
“Most, if not all, would have a vested interest in ensuring it does not take place,” one official said. Continue reading
Khashoggi’s killing sparked a global uproar, tarnishing the image of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Continue reading
Khashoggi’s death, at the hands of Saudi authorities in Istanbul, sent shockwaves around the world last year. Continue reading
The death prompted outrage around the world, with governments and human rights organizations calling for those involved to be held accountable. Continue reading
Several questions linger a year since his killing, including the whereabouts of his body and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s possible culpability. Continue reading
Hatice Cengiz told The Associated Press she is apprehensive about returning to the site Wednesday for a ceremony marking the anniversary of Khashoggi’s death, but takes strength knowing she won’t be alone this time. Continue reading
It is the first time that Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto ruler, has publicly indicated personal accountability for the killing inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul Continue reading
She says foreign ministers need to pay more than “lip service” to media freedom. Continue reading