News Alert: Saudi Arabia fires 5 top officials and has arrested 18 Saudis after saying Khashoggi was killed in a fight at consulate in Istanbul

Those fired included Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's adviser Saud al-Qahtani and deputy intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Ahmed al-Assiri. An initial investigation showed that Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi died in a fist fight, a Saudi statement said.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 19, 6:50 PM     Saudi Arabia fires 5 top officials and has arrested 18 Saudis after saying Khashoggi was killed in a fight at consulate in Istanbul Those fired included Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's adviser Saud al-Qahtani and deputy intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Ahmed al-Assiri. An initial investigation showed that Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi died in a fist fight, a Saudi statement said. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071