Jamal Khashoggi’s Sons Plead to Saudi Arabia for a Proper Goodbye
Washington, D.C. – In a candid interview with CNN, the brothers of the slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi – Abdullah and Salah – pressed Saudi officials to hand over their father’s body so they could mourn properly.
What the Brothers Are Saying
- Abdullah expressed a wish that his dad “had a peaceful death” and hoped the legal process would be smooth.
- Salah simply wants a dignified burial: “All we want right now is to bury him in Al Baqi in Medina with the rest of our family.” He’s “talked about it with the Saudi authorities and hopes it happens soon.”
Behind the Murder
Turkey’s prosecutor confirmed that Khashoggi was strangled as soon as he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. The body was reportedly dismembered, and an adviser to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted that acid might have been used.
Political Storm and Family Anger
The brothers worry that Jamal’s legacy is being co-opted for political agendas:
- Salah: “We’re seeing people claim his legacy for their own purposes, and we just don’t agree.”
- Abdullah: “We’re piecing together the truth from conflicting reports; it’s confusing and difficult. It’s not a normal situation.”
They highlight that Jamal was not a dissident. He believed in the monarchy’s role in keeping the country united. Salah remains hopeful that justice will prevail: “The King has stressed that justice will be served.”
Other Voices Stiraging the Call
Jamal’s fiancé has urged President Donald Trump to support Turkey’s investigation into the death. The family’s plea underscores a deeper need for closure amid a whirl of political noise.
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