![]() Photo: Mandal-AP By: Saira Canales Jamal Khashoggi was a journalist for the Washington Post but also worked as general manager and editor in chief for the Al-Arab News Channel. He used his platform on social media and on other news channels to help Saudi progressives to share their voice through him. Khashoggi had been very critical of Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammad bin Salman, and the country's king, Salman of Saudi Arabia. He also opposed the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen. On October 2, 2018, Khashoggi went to the Saudi consultant to pick up some paperwork for his arranged marriage. After this, he was never seen to leave the building. Rumors spread on how he was probably kidnapped and tortured by the Saudi government, but they denied all allegations. Recently in an interview, he stated he takes “full responsibility” for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. However, he denies to being the one to order it. He takes responsibility for the fact that Saudi officials were the ones who did it, but he was not the one who ordered the asassination. He continued, “But I take full responsibility as a leader in Saudi Arabia, especially since it was committed by individuals working for the Saudi government.” He defends himself and his statement by explaining that being second in highest command, people need to send him reports daily. This is difficult when you have 3 million people working under you and you have to review their reports daily. As he says himself, “It’s impossible that the 3 million would send their daily reports to the leader or the second-highest person in the Saudi government.” He expresses his remorse to his family. He does acknowledge that better control needs to be taken over his officials, but as of yet, no one is being tried or convicted of anything. He also explained that the body was never found because he was dismembered and disposed of. He also expressed he knew nothing at the time until later on, which is why he is only now commenting on the incident.
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