NYT: Turkish officials say Saudi leadership ordered killing of journalist

Turkish security officials have reportedly concluded that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated on orders from leadership in Riyadh.

A Turkish official told the New York Times on the condition of anonymity that Khashoggi was killed within hours of arriving at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, and that Saudi agents dismembered his body.

“It is like ‘Pulp Fiction,’” the official told the Times.

Khashoggi, who wrote articles critical of his country’s government, disappeared last week after being seen entering the consulate. Saudi officials have denied allegations that Khashoggi was killed in the consulate.

The official who spoke with the Times said that the alleged operation required to assassinate Khashoggi was likely a result of direct orders from Saudi leadership.

https://thehill.com/policy/international/410682-nyt-turkish-officials-say-saudi-leadership-ordered-killing-of-journalist