King Salman, MBS call slain writer Khashoggi's son
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called the son of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist who was killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul by officials that allegedly included a member of the royal's entourage.
King Salman too called Khashoggi's son, Salah, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. According to the press statements, both King Salman and the crown prince "expressed condolences".
Khashoggi was killed on Oct 2 at the consulate, where he had gone to get paperwork to be married.
For weeks, Saudi Arabia had been insisted that The Washington Post contributor had left the consulate. The kingdom finally acknowledged his death early on Saturday in what it described as a "fistfight".
Turkish media quotes officials as saying that a team of 15 Saudis cut off Khashoggi's fingers, killed him and dismembered his body.
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In my view, Saudis are trying to get out of deep water through different means and easing self conflicted deep wounds. It is highly embarrassment and disgraceful situation for Saudi kingdom that will stay with them for a long time.
Trying to save MBS from wrath of the world.
trying to settle the issue.
Till this time So used to think that Isrealy Mosad only has capabilities to do this.SA for sure is taking right training from Mosad.
and the tyrant murderer shows fake sympathy..........
MBS should be removed from reign and trialed locally.
@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani it's not your view brother. It's the whole World's view.
This matter will die down in another 8-10 days, as USA has clearly told that they will not take any action against Saudi Arabia and risk $ 110 Bn arms deal. Kashoggi may not be worth taking that risk for USA.
Gruesome. Just arresting would have been digestible.
Nothing short of trial under the UN can meet the call for justice.
It is sickening to note that Murderers condoling with the grieved!
Rubbing salt, isn't it. Fist fight led to death and evaporation of the dead body, what an explanation indeed! and we all believe indeed!
Extremely barbaric act by the Saudis
As long as he has American backing, MBS will stay at the helm... and it doesn't appear America will be willing to let their main man in middle east take a fall
'It is useless to cry over spilled milk'
What's the phrase .......crocodile tears comes to the mind
Contents of the call. Accept blood money or vanish like your father.
Yeah, that is original! One who ordered the killing of the father, has the temerity to pick up the phone and console the son.
What goes around, comes around. It is only a matter of time. Laws of nature cannot be bent, no matter how rich or powerful you may be.
@Asad great idea ..
What else is called as " crocodile's tears?"
A fistfight is the best they could come up with? Journalists are not usually known for starting fights at embassies. They must have said something very bad about his mother.
@Skeptic And after so many days!
Expressed condolences? Most likely MbS told Khashoggi's son to keep his mouth shut or he will also get a visit from a friendly team of 15 Saudis, including an autopsy expert, and carrying bone saws.
Coward action after Barbaric act.
World should disconnect from Saudi until the prince and King steps down and tried. Totally unimaginable and cruel. Shame on them.