Saudis preparing to admit Jamal Khashoggi died during interrogation, sources say
The Saudis are preparing a report that will acknowledge that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death was the result of an interrogation that went wrong, one that was intended to lead to his abduction from Turkey, according to two sources.
One source says the report will likely conclude that the operation was carried out without clearance and transparency and that those involved will be held responsible.
One of the sources acknowledged that the report is still being prepared and cautioned that things could change.
The Washington Post columnist was last seen in public when he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in Turkey on October 2. Previously, Saudi authorities had maintained Khashoggi left the consulate the same afternoon of his visit, but provided no evidence to support the claim.
Saudi Arabia could hike oil prices over the Khashoggi case. Here's why it would backfire
Saudi Arabia's not-so-veiled threat issued in a government statement Sunday emphasized its "vital role in the global economy" and that any action taken upon it will be met with "greater action". But as oil ticks upward, a look at history and geopolitics suggests that while a Saudi-driven oil price spike would bring pain for much of the world, it would ultimately backfire on itself.
"If this is something the Saudis were allowed to do, they'd be really shooting themselves in the foot," Warren Patterson, commodities analyst at ING, told CNBC's Squawk Box Europe on Tuesday. "In the short to medium term we'll definitely see an incremental amount of demand destruction, but the bigger issue is in the longer term."
Any action in withholding oil from the market, he said, "would only quicken the pace of energy transition."
Previously: Turkey Says that a Missing Critic of the Saudi Government was Killed in Saudi Consulate in Istanbul
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 17 2018, @12:38AM (5 children)
They "accidentally" killed somebody during torture and then accidentally sliced the body into many bits and accidentally had all the expertise and equipment needed to ship it out and hide it without anybody noticing.
(Score: 3, Insightful) by Fluffeh on Wednesday October 17 2018, @02:11AM (1 child)
Yes.
Exactly that. It all happened before anyone really knew it was even happening. It happens all the time. You know. Just like people often commit suicide by shooting themselves in the back of the head twice. That sort of thing.
What part of this horrible accident do you disagree with citizen? Are you suggesting that someone isn't being totally honest and forthcoming in what they're saying? That's a serious allegation!
(Score: 2, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 17 2018, @04:10AM
Unfortunately that is an all too common occurrence. Much like getting shot while being mugged and not having anything stolen.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 17 2018, @03:02AM (2 children)
I don't know about you, but I didn't need more reason to avoid kebabs in Instambul.
(Score: 2) by EETech1 on Wednesday October 17 2018, @10:51PM (1 child)
They are so good though!
Going to Turkey for 2 weeks a few years back really showed me first hand why Americans are plagued with so many health problems.
I made it a point to go to every fast food restaurant I could find to compare the food they sell there to what they sell us here, and I guarantee you that what they try and pass off as food in the US would never sell in Turkey.
The Burger King Chicken Royale is a mighty fine sandwich in Turkey. Granted it will cost you $7.00 American, but at least it will not contribute to a lifetime of health problems.
The rest of the (non-fast) food you can watch graze behind the restaurant, and then be butchered if you really want to.
(Score: -1) by fakefuck39 on Thursday October 18 2018, @03:38AM
This is complete bullshit. Were you in Istanbul old town? That's a special little tourist area designed just for you. Cross a little water where all the population lives. Burger King is cardboard with ketchup - there is no meat in it. Those kabobs - they take garbage bags off the street after the night, and use the whole bag plastic and all as firewood to cook your food.
You. Know. Literally nothing about this world. Staying walking distance to the Hilton or an attraction from google maps gives you zero knowledge about the country. Fucking retard.