Fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi sues Saudi crown prince
21 October 2020 |
5:37 pm
Hatice Cengiz and US-based group DAWN have filed a civil suit, pursuing the Saudi prince and 28 others for damages. Khashoggi was murdered two years ago when he entered the Saudi consulate to obtain marriage papers.
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