Reported by the US intelligence agency Published on Friday, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was the man behind the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. 2018 Washington Post
Khashoggi, a Saudi national with lawful permanent resident status of the United States. And wrote articles for the Washington Post, who criticized the policy of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia The unofficially named MbS was always violently until it was killed and the body was cut into pieces. By the skill of the operating group that is related to the person Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia At the consulate of Saudi Arabia In Istanbul almost three years ago
However, the government of Riyadh Has always denied such allegations
But the US National Intelligence Agency Stated in a report published on their website that “We estimate that Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia Approved operations in Istanbul, Turkey, to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi “
The report also states that “We made this assessment in reference to the Crown Prince’s control over all decision-making processes in this kingdom. And his direct involvement with the main advisers and members of His own security team. Including his support for the use of drastic measures to silence dissenters overseas, including Kashogi. “
President Joe Biden approved the report to be made public. It stands in stance against former President Donald Trump, who refused to release information. It also reflects the willingness of the United States. To challenge Saudi Arabia In various matters From human rights issues to war in Yemen
News reports said the US government had well planned the release of the report by asking President Biden to call King Salman. Father of the powerful crown prince To assert a partnership that has lasted for decades And a promise to continue to collaborate in a number of ways, which seeks to maintain relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia as the Washington government seeks to revive the nuclear deal with Iran last year. Since 2015 and continues to find solutions to problems such as the radical Muslim movement. As well as to promote relations between Arab nations and Israel to advance.
President Biden promised during the election campaign last year that He will review the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia due to the murder of Mr. Khashoggi. And since taking office in January The new president of the United States Has ordered to stop the sale of weapons to the Saudi army That may already be used in Yemen
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