The Saudi Arabian tyrant silencing his critics with savagery | 60 Minutes Australia
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The CIA investigation revealed that Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman ordered Jamal Khashoggi's assassination, with mounting evidence of a premeditated operation despite the Saudi government's denials and changing narrative. Despite international pressure, the US has not taken strong action against Saudi Arabia, leaving doubts about holding MBS accountable for Khashoggi's murder and the regime's repressive actions.
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- The CIA investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death revealed that Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman ordered his assassination, showcasing a premeditated operation with evidence pointing to his direct involvement.
- Despite international pressure and a CIA report confirming bin Salman's approval of the operation, President Trump protected him from sanctions, and President Biden's tough rhetoric has not translated into strong actions against Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about accountability for Khashoggi's murder and the regime's repressive actions.
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Who ordered Jamal Khashoggi's assassination?
Muhammad bin Salman
What evidence supported Khashoggi's assassination?
Recorded last moments, hit squad discussions
What actions did Saudi Arabia take to cover up Khashoggi's death?
Denied death, dressed squad member as Khashoggi
What was Hatice Cengiz's relationship to Khashoggi?
Fiancée
What was the US government's response to Khashoggi's murder?
Released CIA report, no strong action
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Summary
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CIA reveals Saudi Prince ordered journalist's murder.
- The CIA conducted a top-secret investigation into the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, revealing that Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman ordered his assassination and dismemberment at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
- Khashoggi's last moments were captured on tape, showing a Saudi hit squad waiting for him, discussing dismemberment methods, and referring to him as a "sacrificial animal."
- Khashoggi, a respected journalist critical of the Saudi regime, fled to the US but felt safe in Istanbul, where he was about to marry his fiancée, Hatice Cengiz.
- Khashoggi's fiancée waited outside the consulate as he entered for an appointment, unaware of the assassins inside, including a forensic pathologist skilled in dismemberment.
- The Saudi government initially denied Khashoggi's death, attempting to cover it up by dressing a member of the kill squad in his clothing and delaying Turkish police access to the consulate.
- Saudi Arabia's changing narrative of events surrounding Khashoggi's death was deemed unconvincing, with evidence pointing to a premeditated operation involving individuals close to Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.
- Despite international pressure and mounting evidence, the Saudi palace continued to deny the Crown Prince's involvement in Khashoggi's murder, with President Trump protecting him from sanctions.
- President Joe Biden released a CIA report confirming that Muhammad bin Salman approved the operation to capture or kill Khashoggi, viewing him as a threat and supporting violent measures to silence him.
- Lina al-Hathloul, sister of imprisoned human rights campaigner Loujain, highlighted the brutal reality of Muhammad bin Salman's regime, with over 30,000 political prisoners in Saudi Arabia.
- Despite tough rhetoric from President Biden, the US has not taken strong action against Saudi Arabia, raising doubts about holding Muhammad bin Salman accountable for Khashoggi's murder and the regime's repressive actions.
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Fiancee sues MBS for justice and free speech.
- Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee, Hatice Cengiz, has initiated legal action against Mohammed bin Salman in the United States, aiming not only to seek justice for the journalist's death but also to defend free speech for all in the future. She emphasizes the importance of holding MBS accountable for the crime and ensuring justice prevails, highlighting the need for necessary actions to be taken.
