Saudi Arabia has admitted
journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead.
The results of the
country’s own investigation were revealed Friday evening and showed the
60-year-old died following an altercation at the kingdom’s consulate in
Istanbul, Turkey October 2.
Saudi’s attorney general
said in a statement:
‘Discussions between
citizen Jamal Khashoggi and those who met him while he was in the Saudi
Consulate in Istanbul led to a brawl and a fist fight, which led to his death.’
The investigations are
still underway and 18 Saudi nationals have been arrested,’ the state prosecutor
said in a statement to media. ‘The kingdom expresses its deep regret.’
The White House added it is
‘saddened’ by the confirmed death of the Saudi journalist.Press Secretary Sarah
Sander wrote.
‘We will continue to follow
international investigations into this tragic incident and advocate for justice
that is timely, transparent and in accordance with all due process.’We offer
our deepest condolences to his family, fiancee and friends.’
Saudi Arabia said the
suspects went to Istanbul to meet with Khashoggi over the possibility of him
returning to the country.
His death occurred after a
heated discussion turned into a quarrel and then a fist fight. The suspects
then allegedly tried to cover it up.
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