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Vigil for Khashoggi Highlights Ongoing Saudi Relations Controversy

11/23/2025

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A vigil in Istanbul commemorated journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in 2018.
U.N. rapporteur Agnès Callamard linked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the crime.
Global leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, have resumed relations with Saudi Arabia, prioritizing economic interests over justice.
Turkey initially sought accountability but later normalized ties with Riyadh amid economic struggles, as Khashoggi's legacy endures.

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A vigil in Istanbul commemorated journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in 2018.
U.N. rapporteur Agnès Callamard linked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the crime.
Global leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, have resumed relations with Saudi Arabia, prioritizing economic interests over justice.
Turkey initially sought accountability but later normalized ties with Riyadh amid economic struggles, as Khashoggi's legacy endures.