Still Missing Turkey - Jamal Khashoggi, 59, Washington Post columnist, Istanbul, 3 Oct 2018

[JudgeJudi]

CIA Director Gina Haspel is flying back to Washington, DC, from Turkey after reportedly listening to an audio recording that captured JK's killing,

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives that would stop most US arms sales to Saudi Arabia in response to Khashoggi's killing.

Turkish police have now been granted permission to search a well in the garden of the consulate in Istanbul and will conduct inspections. Saudi officials had earlier refused to allow a search.

 

[rebel123]

They haven't found the body; although earlier reports suggested they had.

 

[gregjrichards]

They haven't found the body; although earlier reports suggested they had.

There is no way the Saudis will let Mr. Khashoggi be found. I would not be surprised if he has been cremated and his ashes disposed of.

 

[HayLouise]

Saudi Arabia says Khashoggi’s killing was premeditated, reversing earlier statement that the journalist had died in fistfight


Saudi Arabia says Khashoggi’s killing was premeditated, reversing earlier statement that the journalist had died in fistfight

 

[petedavo.au]

CIA Director Gina Haspel is flying back to Washington, DC, from Turkey after reportedly listening to an audio recording that captured JK's killing,

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives that would stop most US arms sales to Saudi Arabia in response to Khashoggi's killing.

Turkish police have now been granted permission to search a well in the garden of the consulate in Istanbul and will conduct inspections. Saudi officials had earlier refused to allow a search.

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Turkish police investigating #Khashoggi killing have taken water sample from well at #Saudi consulate in #Istanbul - CNN Turk

 

[DexterMorgan]

Saudi Arabia says Khashoggi’s killing was premeditated, reversing earlier statement that the journalist had died in fistfight


Saudi Arabia says Khashoggi’s killing was premeditated, reversing earlier statement that the journalist had died in fistfight

It was definitely premeditated. But now Saudi Arabia just realized that their oil will secure any world power. So they probably nolonger care at this point.


Btw. We can call him a journalist all day long. But if he was a long time gangmember turned guidance counselor, then he would be sleuthed as a retaliation gang hit.

So lets not act like his Muslim Brotherhood works isn't the reason why they did what they did. Jmo.

 

[JudgeJudi]

Reuters news agency is reporting that Salah, one of the sons of slain jounalist Jamal Khashoggi, has left Saudi Arabia after reportedly being under a travel ban since his father began writing critically about Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in columns for The Washington Post.

Sarah Leah Whitson, the executive director for the Middle East and North Africa Division at Human Rights Watch tweeted: "Good news for a change: confirming that #JamalKhashoggi son Salah and his family are finally out of Riyadh and on their way to US, travel ban lifted. Too bad Salah had to endure that cruel and bizarre greeting with MBS first."

Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

 

[Herat]

Reuters news agency is reporting that Salah, one of the sons of slain jounalist Jamal Khashoggi, has left Saudi Arabia after reportedly being under a travel ban since his father began writing critically about Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in columns for The Washington Post.

Sarah Leah Whitson, the executive director for the Middle East and North Africa Division at Human Rights Watch tweeted: "Good news for a change: confirming that #JamalKhashoggi son Salah and his family are finally out of Riyadh and on their way to US, travel ban lifted. Too bad Salah had to endure that cruel and bizarre greeting with MBS first."

Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

This appears to be good news. How about the other son, Sahel?

 

[Herat]

Here's a great quote from that Al-Jazeera article:

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has opened a meeting with Russian, Chinese, Japanese and French businessmen, who attended an economic forum in Riyadh despite the Khashoggi murder scandal, with the words: "Now we know who our best friends are, and who our best enemies are."

I guess this is supposed to be a slap in the fact to the US, UK, Canada, Germany..... essentially labeling them as "best enemies"

 

[Herat]

NPR is reporting that the eldest son Salah, who was pictured shaking hands with the King and Crown Prince has, indeed, left Saudi Arabia

He, his wife, and daughter are on their way to join the other Khashoggi siblings who are already in Virginia, and have been trying to maintain a low profile until Salah was released from KSA.

Salah went to school in VA.

 

[JudgeJudi]

A State Department spokesman said the US welcomed the decision by Riyadh to allow the dual Saudi-American citizen to go. Pompeo discussed Salah's status during his recent visit to the kingdom.

Pompeo "made it clear to Saudi leaders that he wanted Salah Khashoggi to return to the United States, and we are pleased that he is now able to do so".

The destination of Salah and his family was not known.

Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates.

 

[JudgeJudi]

CIA Director Haspel briefed Trump this morning on the Turks’ findings and her discussions. She listened to "compelling" audio recordings from Turkey's government that captured the killing.

The Trump-Haspel meeting was crucial as Trump said he wanted all the evidence available before making a decision on how to respond to Saudi Arabia. Pompeo also attended the meeting.

"The silence is a bit strange given that President Trump had been so adamant in recent days that this was a critical meeting in terms of the US getting information to determine how it's going act in the days ahead".

Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

 

[JudgeJudi]

A European security source who was briefed by people who listened to the audio said of the recording:

"There was an argument at the beginning, they insulted each other, it then developed. (Saudis said) 'Let's give a lesson to him'."

Saudis change story again on Khashoggi

 

[JudgeJudi]

Salah and his family joined his mother and his three siblings in Washington, said two sources close to the family.

Son of Jamal Khashoggi leaves Saudi Arabia

 

[tmar]

Australia 'appalled' at Khashoggi murder

Daniel McCulloch
7 hrs ago
Scott Morrison says Australia is "appalled beyond description" at the murder of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and will not rule out imposing economic sanctions on the Middle Eastern kingdom.

Australia has already pulled out of a Saudi investment conference in response to the murder in Turkey.

The prime minister says he and senior cabinet colleagues are monitoring an investigation into the Istanbul killing "incredibly closely" before deciding its next steps.

"We are appalled beyond description by what has happened, and we expect Saudi officials and others to fully cooperate with what is the process of justice, which is under way," Mr Morrison told reporters on Friday.

"We will be taking any and all necessary steps that we think are needed to pursue that path and pursue that outcome."

 

[JudgeJudi]

In an emotional interview, JK's fiancee has called for those responsible for his murder to be brought to justice, adding that she declined an invitation by Trump to visit the White House.

"I demand that all those involved in this savagery from the highest to the lowest levels are punished and brought to justice".

She said she would not go until the US was sincere in its efforts to uncover the truth behind the killing. Referring to Trump's invitation, she said, "I perceived it as a statement to win public favour".

Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

 

[JudgeJudi]

Turkish prosecutors plan to seek the extradition of 18 suspects over the killing of JK. The chief prosecutor's office submitted its request to Turkey's justice ministry, adding that the foreign ministry would formally request the extraditions.

"The reasoning behind the extradition request is that Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in Turkey by Saudi nationals who traveled to Turkey for this specific purpose," a senior Turkish official said.

"It is clear that the judicial system in Turkey is better equipped to genuinely serve the cause of justice in this case. The court proceedings in Turkey will be open to international observers in order to ensure the greatest level of transparency."

Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

 

[rebel123]

We can't trust the Saudi Gov; they start the day with a different; I suppose each day a different PR company are advising different things; just tell people what happened.

 

[JudgeJudi]

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth would be a good starting point.

 

[gregjrichards]

Turkish prosecutors plan to seek the extradition of 18 suspects over the killing of JK. The chief prosecutor's office submitted its request to Turkey's justice ministry, adding that the foreign ministry would formally request the extraditions.

"The reasoning behind the extradition request is that Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in Turkey by Saudi nationals who traveled to Turkey for this specific purpose," a senior Turkish official said.

"It is clear that the judicial system in Turkey is better equipped to genuinely serve the cause of justice in this case. The court proceedings in Turkey will be open to international observers in order to ensure the greatest level of transparency."

Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

The Saudis have refused the extradition request from Turkey which is no surprise.