Khashoggi turkey seeking warrant to arrest two former aides to saudi crown prince
A significant development in the Jamal Khashoggi murder case!
According to reports, Turkey is seeking a warrant to arrest two former aides to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in connection with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The two individuals being targeted are:
- Saud al-Qahtani, a former advisor to MBS who was allegedly involved in planning the murder.
- Maher Mutreb, a former intelligence officer who was part of the team that killed Khashoggi.
Turkey's move comes after an investigation into Khashoggi's murder, which took place at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018. The investigation has implicated several high-ranking Saudi officials, including MBS, in the murder.
The warrant is reportedly being sought under a Turkish law that allows for the arrest of individuals suspected of committing crimes abroad. If the warrant is issued, it would be the first time that Turkey has sought to arrest Saudi officials in connection with the murder.
The move is seen as a significant escalation in the diplomatic tensions between Turkey and Saudi Arabia, which have been strained since the murder. Turkey has been pushing for greater accountability for those responsible for Khashoggi's murder, while Saudi Arabia has maintained that the killing was a rogue operation and that MBS was not involved.
The international community has been critical of Saudi Arabia's handling of the case, and the murder has led to widespread condemnation and calls for greater transparency and accountability.
It will be interesting to see how this development unfolds and whether it leads to further diplomatic tensions between Turkey and Saudi Arabia.