Khashoggi Killing

• Sons of Jamal Khashoggi forgive killers, sparing executions for 5 found guilty

  The announcement was largely expected because the trial in Saudi Arabia left the door open for reprieve by ruling in December that the killing was not premeditated.

  World

  May 22, 2020
  
• Saudi court sentences 5 to death over killing of Jamal Khashoggi

  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.

  World

  Dec 23, 2019
  
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• Canada pushed for probe into Khashoggi killing directly with UN human rights chief

  The request came prior to a report by the UN special rapporteur urging investigation of the murder.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2019
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• UN Security Council members had ‘vested interest’ in blocking Khashoggi probe: Canadian official

  "Most, if not all, would have a vested interest in ensuring it does not take place," one official said.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2019
• Vigil held at Saudi consulate in Istanbul 1 year after Khashoggi’s death

  Several questions linger a year since his killing, including the whereabouts of his body and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's possible culpability.

  World

  Oct 2, 2019
• 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.

  World

  Feb 11, 2019
• Trump administration likely to miss deadline on Khashoggi report, sanctions decision

  The administration had until Feb. 8 to report on who was responsible for the death of Jamal Khashoggi and whether the United States would impose sanctions on that person or persons.

  World

  Feb 9, 2019
• Saudi Arabia praises Trump administration’s ‘prudent position’ on Khashoggi murder

  U.S. President Donald Trump has been reluctant to condemn the Saudi government or the crown prince for Khashoggi's death.

  Politics

  Dec 17, 2018
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• ‘I know how to cut well,’ heard on recording of Jamal Khashoggi killing: Turkish president

  Tayyip Erdogan revealed these comments on Friday while giving a speech in Istanbul. Turkey has reportedly shared the tape with the United States, Canada and Europe.

  News

  Dec 14, 2018
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• In contrast to Trump, U.S. Senate votes against Saudi Arabia on Yemen, Khashoggi

  In back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia, the Senate delivered an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump's response to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2018