White House Acknowledges Saudi Action Against Suspects In Khashoggi Case - Press Secretary

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 20th October, 2018) The US government acknowledges Saudi Arabia taking action against suspects allegedly involved in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia's Prosecutor General announced that Khashoggi died after a quarrel erupted inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul earlier this month, according to the state run Saudi Press Agency. The prosecutor also said 18 Saudi nationals have been detained.

"The United States acknowledges the announcement from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that its investigation into the fate of Jamal Khashoggi is progressing and that it has taken action against the suspects it has identified thus far," Sanders said on Friday. "We will continue to closely follow the international investigations into this tragic incident and advocate for justice that is timely, transparent, and in accordance with all due process. We are saddened to hear confirmation of Mr. Khashoggi's death, and we offer our deepest condolences to his family, fiancee, and friends."