State-sanctioned murder a no-no: Pariah state

This has been a deadly year for journalists.

State-sanctioned murder a no-no: Pariah state

This has been a deadly year for journalists. So far, 44 have been killed around the world as a result of their work, the latest being Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi Arabia has finally been forced to own up to some measure of responsibility for his death. Foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir has said the killing of Khashoggi in the country’s Istanbul consulate was “an aberration” and “a mistake” but he insisted that the powerful Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman was not aware of the incident.

The earlier denials of the Saudi authorities about Khashoggi’s whereabouts were scarcely credible and neither is this attempt to distance members of the ruling royal family from the killing.

The Saudi authorities had already given multiple and conflicting accounts about Khashoggi’s death on October 2, first denying and later admitting it, amid a global outcry.

While the country’s rulers appear immune from domestic criticism and get away with mistreating their own citizens in Saudi Arabia, it must be made clear to them that state-sanctioned murder anywhere else will make it a pariah state.

more courts articles

Gary Glitter victim seeking six-figure sum in damages, court told Gary Glitter victim seeking six-figure sum in damages, court told
Stephen Bear ordered to pay back profits from sharing private sex tape Stephen Bear ordered to pay back profits from sharing private sex tape
Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother

More in this section

Palestinians gather to receive aid outside an UNRWA warehouse in Gaza City Irish Examiner view: The people starving in Gaza will not be saved by this UN resolution
Brexit Irish Examiner View: Concerted effort needed to revive sales of electric cars
Princess of Wales cancer announcement Irish Examiner view: Dabbling into other people’s souls
Lunchtime News
Newsletter

Keep up with the stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap.

Sign up
Revoiced
Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited