Jamal Khashoggi Archives

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Probe points to Saudi, UAE-backed ‘digital mercenaries’ in virtual attack on Al Jazeera anchor

The prominent anchor was the target of a hack and leak campaign at the height of a major diplomatic rift in 2017 that shook the Gulf Cooperation Council. Saudi and Emirati backed…

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Former Khashoggi lawyer detained in UAE as Biden entertains Gulf leaders in Jeddah

The US president has been heavily criticised around the world for fist bumping the Saudi crown prince despite allegations against him. United Arab Emirates security agents have detained the former…

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‘Good to be home’: Ex Khashoggi lawyer arrives home after UAE detention

Asim Ghafoor was detained in the United Arab Emirates. The former lawyer of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has arrived home after a one month imprisonment in the United Arab…

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US rubbishes UAE’s reason for Khashoggi lawyer arrest

The US said it was not involved in the arrest of the lawyer, contradicting a statement by Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates reasoning behind the arrest of the former…

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US official calls on UAE to release ex-Khashoggi lawyer after positive Covid-19 test

The US-citizen detained by UAE security agents in plainclothes on 14 July while transiting to Istanbul to attend a family wedding. US Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has called on the UAE…

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UAE sentences ex-Khashoggi lawyer to three years over ‘money laundering’ charges

The US president met with the UAE’s leader despite being urged by rights group to cancel the meeting. Abu Dhabi Criminal Court sentenced the ex-lawyer of slain Saudi journalist Jamal…

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From favourite place in Doha to Türkiye’s mediating role: DN’s exclusive with Turkish ambassador to Qatar

The diplomat spoke to Doha News in an exclusive in-depth interview. After years of working in the business sector, Mustafa Göksu found himself in a diplomatic seat in Doha in 2020,…

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Qatar Amir’s phone call with MBS: Beyond the speculations

Speculation about the phone call between Qatar’s Amir and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince grows with some media outlets “jumping to conclusions” Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held…

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