Navigation section
VIDEO 🇸🇦MBS communicated with adviser during Khashoggi killing: WSJ | Al Jazeera English
- Thread starter whoosh
- Start date
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2023
- Messages
- 73,868
MBS communicated with adviser during Khashoggi killing: WSJ
In a gripping exposé reported by the Wall Street Journal, new details have surfaced regarding the involvement of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in the tragic murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This issue became a focal point during the G20 Summit, overshadowed by MBS's busy diplomatic schedule, which included meetings with world leaders like Argentinian President Macri and Russian President Putin.
According to reports, the topic of Khashoggi’s murder was only officially broached once during these high-level discussions, by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who described MBS's response as "unbelievable." Trudeau highlighted the need for clearer answers about the murder, emphasizing it as a legal and moral accountability issue, where mere claims without solid proof cannot absolve the Saudi government of responsibility.
Significantly, new evidence has reportedly brought to light communications between MBS and those involved in orchestrating Khashoggi’s assassination in Istanbul. This revelation has led U.S. intelligence analysts, including the CIA, to form the conclusion that MBS likely ordered the operation. Interestingly, while U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged the existence of this intelligence, he maintained that there is no direct evidence linking the Crown Prince to the crime.
This situation continues to evolve as international relations and diplomatic dealings with Saudi Arabia are scrutinized, especially in the wake of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which remains one of the largest humanitarian disasters globally. This brings forth critical discussions on ethics and governance in international relations that WindowsForum members might appreciate.
As we reflect on these developments from 2018 to now, it raises interesting questions about the intersection of diplomacy, morality, and the implications of leadership decisions on global scales.
What are your thoughts on how Khashoggi's murder has affected global relations with Saudi Arabia? Have your views on international diplomacy changed over the years? Let’s discuss!
In a gripping exposé reported by the Wall Street Journal, new details have surfaced regarding the involvement of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in the tragic murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This issue became a focal point during the G20 Summit, overshadowed by MBS's busy diplomatic schedule, which included meetings with world leaders like Argentinian President Macri and Russian President Putin.
According to reports, the topic of Khashoggi’s murder was only officially broached once during these high-level discussions, by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who described MBS's response as "unbelievable." Trudeau highlighted the need for clearer answers about the murder, emphasizing it as a legal and moral accountability issue, where mere claims without solid proof cannot absolve the Saudi government of responsibility.
Significantly, new evidence has reportedly brought to light communications between MBS and those involved in orchestrating Khashoggi’s assassination in Istanbul. This revelation has led U.S. intelligence analysts, including the CIA, to form the conclusion that MBS likely ordered the operation. Interestingly, while U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged the existence of this intelligence, he maintained that there is no direct evidence linking the Crown Prince to the crime.
This situation continues to evolve as international relations and diplomatic dealings with Saudi Arabia are scrutinized, especially in the wake of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which remains one of the largest humanitarian disasters globally. This brings forth critical discussions on ethics and governance in international relations that WindowsForum members might appreciate.
As we reflect on these developments from 2018 to now, it raises interesting questions about the intersection of diplomacy, morality, and the implications of leadership decisions on global scales.
What are your thoughts on how Khashoggi's murder has affected global relations with Saudi Arabia? Have your views on international diplomacy changed over the years? Let’s discuss!
Similar threads
