The reported killing of a Saudi dissident who went missing after a visit to Saudi Arabia’s Consulate in Istanbul is a violation by Riyadh of Turkish sovereignty, says a commentator.
Two Turkish sources said on Saturday that they believed Jamal Khashoggi — a Saudi journalist known for his criticism of Saudi rulers — was killed inside the consulate of Saudi Arabia and his body was then moved outside.
Richard Silverstein, a journalist and political commentator, said on Sunday that that would mean a violation of Turkish sovereignty by Saudi Arabia.
He also said the reported incident “is going to ratchet up a huge amount of animosity” between Ankara and Riyadh.
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