WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States will hold responsible not only those who carried out the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi but also those who led to it or were connected to it, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino told reporters on Thursday.
“We continue to work diligently to ascertain all facts about this murder. We are going to hold accountable not only those who executed the murder but also those who led, involved or were connected to it,” Palladino said.
Jamal Khashoggi, known for his criticism of Saudi policies, had been working as a columnist for The Washington Post. He was killed on October 2 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, where he had gone to obtain necessary papers for his upcoming wedding.
Saudi Arabia admitted the journalist had died during a fight inside the consulate. Riyadh said 18 people had been arrested over their suspected involvement in the incident.
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