Khashoggi suspects should have trial in Turkey: Erdogan
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for 18 Saudi suspects in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to stand trial in Istanbul, saying all those involved had to face punishment.
"My demand is that 18 people be tried in Istanbul," Erdogan said in a speech to ruling party lawmakers in Ankara, adding that "all those who played a role in the murder" had to face punishment.
He alleged that the murder was "planned" days in advance according to a "roadmap" set up by a Saudi team who were sent to Istanbul for the purpose. Erdogan added he still wanted answers on numerous issues, including where the corpse is.
Erdogan also stated that the Saudi consulate surveillance system had been deactivated ahead of Khashoggi's death.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for 18 Saudi suspects in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to stand trial in Istanbul, saying all those involved had to face punishment.
"My demand is that 18 people be tried in Istanbul," Erdogan said in a speech to ruling party lawmakers in Ankara, adding that "all those who played a role in the murder" had to face punishment.
He alleged that the murder was "planned" days in advance according to a "roadmap" set up by a Saudi team who were sent to Istanbul for the purpose. Erdogan added he still wanted answers on numerous issues, including where the corpse is.
Erdogan also stated that the Saudi consulate surveillance system had been deactivated ahead of Khashoggi's death.
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