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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.

CCTV footage shows Khashoggi entering the Saudi consulate on October 2.

Khashoggi's fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, who was waiting outside the consulate, says she did not see him re-emerge.

The disappearance created a diplomatic rift between Saudi Arabia and the West. Amid the fallout, international firms pulled out of a high-profile investment summit, the Future Investment Initiative conference, due to take place later this month in Riyadh.

The case also caused friction between Saudi Arabia and Turkey, which repeatedly accused the Saudis of failing to cooperate with their investigation.

Turkish authorities previously said they believed that 15 Saudi men who arrived in Istanbul on October 2 were connected to Khashoggi's disappearance and possible murder. At least some of them appear to have high-level connections in the Saudi government.

On Friday, a source familiar with the investigation told CNN that Turkish authorities have audio and visual evidence that shows journalist Khashoggi was killed inside the consulate.

CNN reporters saw Turkish investigators, including forensics officers, entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul Monday evening. Saudi officials granted permission for the premises to be searched, a Turkish diplomatic source told CNN. Police were seen cordoning off the area before investigators arrived. Turkish officials also wanted to search the nearby consul general's residence.

Earlier Monday, President Donald Trump suggested that "rogue killers" could be behind Khashoggi's disappearance, after a phone call with Saudi Arabia's King Salman about the case. Trump said King Salman told him "in a very firm way that they had no knowledge of it."
Later Monday, Trump said he had seen the latest media reports. But he said he did not know if the report is accurate or just "rumor."

The President said he remains eager to get to the bottom of what happened to Khashoggi. He noted that Turkey and Saudi Arabia are "working together" to determine what happened.

The President said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will "immediately get on a plane" to Saudi Arabia and will likely also go to Turkey "if necessary." On the airplane, State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert told reporters that Secretary Pompeo "looks forward to meeting with King Salman." (CNN)


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  • idroos Tuesday, 16 October 2018 09:49 AM

    FFFFF Trump using his cards to antoganize saudi n turkey what a plot ahaah

    Nimal Tuesday, 16 October 2018 09:49 AM

    You are suddenly giving us this story only today,which has been on front pages all over the world for two weeks,and most readers are going to find this story confusing and difficult to follow.

    shan Tuesday, 16 October 2018 07:23 PM

    Srilankan media is very poor in reporting whats happening around the world ,people live in SL are no clue of any major events taking place , this is a major issue in the media all over the world

    Unchikun Tuesday, 16 October 2018 09:49 AM

    The guardians of the xxxxxx. A brutal country, regime and beliefs. Should be isolated from the civilized world.

    Cluless Tuesday, 16 October 2018 03:36 PM

    We sri Lankans are no strangers to "died during interrogation" . How can we forget late Wijeweera's death.

    Dperera Tuesday, 16 October 2018 07:12 PM

    You ask any one who was is Saudi; I think none of them has anything good to say about that country. Comment on Wijeweera... He was a covered. 1000's of SL youths died because of him. I do not have any sympathy to him. He got what he deserved.

    SL Tuesday, 16 October 2018 09:53 AM

    LOL,if this happened in Sri Lanka, There will be loads of institutes including NGOs,Foreign Embassies ,International Free journalist moments etc..to issue statements against MR or GR at the first instant. LOL,This shows the bitter truth how Money/Oil can silent even supper powers.!

    Rasheed Tuesday, 16 October 2018 02:40 PM

    As far as US is with them, there is nothing to worry about anything.

    Cluless Tuesday, 16 October 2018 04:52 PM

    Oil...not for very long. Saudi in few decades will be west africa with all the lithium.

    ram Tuesday, 16 October 2018 05:10 PM

    sl, are you from moon recently, we sri lankans had so many kidnapping of journalists and civilians. please ready the past 30 years of nespapers of sri lanka specially tamil versions.

    gihan Tuesday, 16 October 2018 05:11 PM

    all those people have have issued statements condeming the saudis

    Unchikun Tuesday, 16 October 2018 09:54 AM

    For fellows who cheer when a human neck is chopped off in public, this murder may be of no significance. Brings back memories of the White Van culture in Sri Lanka not so long ago.

    Siva Tuesday, 16 October 2018 09:57 AM

    Sad to note this is the first news item on this incident on DM which appears after 2 weeks !

    ST Tuesday, 16 October 2018 10:00 AM

    For the first time in history the whole world has turned against Saudi Arabia, the way they killed the Saudi Journalist is so horrifying and barbaric. These are the people who are supposed to be the custodians of Islam.

    Channa Tuesday, 16 October 2018 10:07 AM

    Saudis are bastards , every one knows it , Because of american back up they managed cover up all of their nasty works. Same thing will happen here. I'm sure our so call Saudi friends will try to white wash them

    Sriwardane Tuesday, 16 October 2018 10:20 AM

    The most unthinkable,even only three weeks ago,has happened. The Western countries who were the great supporters of Saudi Arabia are now demanding Saudi Arabia to tell the truth about what they did to the Saudi Journalist. Probably this is the beginning of the end for the Saudis.

    KuppaSami Tuesday, 16 October 2018 10:20 AM

    aww look at the US still trying to cover up! HR applies only when countries like SL are involved.

    Dperera Tuesday, 16 October 2018 10:22 AM

    Freedom of the press must be dealt without any interference. Journalists around the world should be recognized.

    Puma Tuesday, 16 October 2018 03:42 PM

    How about weki leaks reports on 40000 missing from final stages of the war. Still not reported DN


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