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Saudi public prosecutor reveals Jamal Khashoggi died after fight in consulate

A Saudi public prosecutor has announced on state television that a primary investigation into Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance has confirmed he is dead. The investigations revealed that discussions between Jamal Khashoggi and those who met him at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, developed  into a fistfight, leading to his death.

Senior intelligence figure Ahmed Al Assiri and Royal court adviser Saud Al Qahtani have both been dismissed from their positions, it was also stated that investigations are underway with 18 detainees so far, all of whom are Saudi nationals, in order to uncover and announce all the facts, and to hold accountable all those involved in this case and bring them to justice

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed deep regret at the painful developments that have taken place in this case and affirms the authorities’ commitment to bring the facts to the attention of the public and to hold accountable all those involved.

 

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