Saudi Arabia says will prosecute Khashoggi killers, as U.S. calls for investigation
06 November 2018 |
5:30 am
Saudi Arabia told the United Nations on Monday (November 5) it would prosecute those responsible for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate, and defended its human rights record.
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