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Riyadh must punish all involved: Erdogan

October 23, 2018
Turkish President and leader of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) speaks during his party’s parliamentary group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara, Tuesday. — AFP
Turkish President and leader of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) speaks during his party’s parliamentary group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara, Tuesday. — AFP

ANKARA — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said Turkey would not complete its investigation into Jamal Khashoggi’s death until all questions were answered.

In a speech to parliament, Erdogan said: “The Saudi administration has taken an important step by admitting to the murder. From now on, we expect them to uncover all those responsible for this matter from top to bottom and make them face the necessary punishments,” he said.

Major points in Erdogan’s speech:

Saudi Arabia has taken important steps in arresting the accused in Jamal Khashoggi’s case.

All those arrested should be tried in Turkey.

The president offers condolences to the dead journalist’s family and to the people of Saudi Arabia.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman praised for setting up of joint Saudi-Turkish investigation team.

King Salman’s intentions are good.

The incident took place in Istanbul and thus we have the responsibility to unravel the truth.

Lots of questions remain unanswered.


October 23, 2018
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