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Jamal Khashoggi, a US resident who wrote opinion columns for the Washington Post critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s policies, was killed and dismembered by a team of operatives linked to the prince in the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul. Reuters pic
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WASHINGTON, Feb 27 Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler approved an operation to capture or kill murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, according to US intelligence released yesterday as the United States sanctioned some of those involved but spared the crown prince himself in an effort to preserve relations with the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia s de facto ruler approved an operation to capture or kill murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, according to U.S. intelligence released on Friday as the United States imposed sanctions on some of those involved but spared the crown prince himself in an effort to preserve relations with the kingdom.
Pakistan has said it recognised Saudi efforts and expressed solidarity with the kingdom in the Khashoggi murder case following US intelligence report pointing finger at crown prince MBS
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Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman attends the Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2021. Picture taken February 20, 2021. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS reuters tickers
This content was published on February 27, 2021 - 02:32
February 27, 2021 - 02:32
By Jonathan Landay, Phil Stewart and Arshad Mohammed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia s de facto ruler approved an operation to capture or kill murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, according to U.S. intelligence released on Friday as the United States imposed sanctions on some of those involved but spared the crown prince himself in an effort to preserve relations with the kingdom.