Jamal Khashoggi: Profile of the Saudi journalist killed in Istanbul

Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist known for his critiques of Saudi Arabian policies, was killed on October 2, 2018. The incident occurred at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, where he was allegedly killed and dismembered by individuals with close ties to the highest levels of the Saudi government and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

While the CIA concluded that the crown prince personally ordered the murder, the United States government under President Donald Trump did not take significant action against Saudi Arabia, despite domestic and international pressure. Khashoggi had a prominent media career, including roles at Arab News and Al-Arab, and was known for high-profile interviews, including one with Osama bin Laden.