Jamal Khashoggi
Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist
Born
1958
67 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Saudi Arabia
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A journalist and opinion writer, contributed extensively to the discourse on Middle Eastern politics. Served as the editor-in-chief of Al Watan, a Saudi Arabian newspaper, before going into self-imposed exile. Worked for major international media outlets, including The Washington Post, where analysis and criticism of the Saudi government were prominent themes. Advocated for freedom of expression and press rights. Circumstances surrounding death at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul garnered global attention and sparked debates about human rights in Saudi Arabia.
Wrote critically about the Saudi government
Contributed to The Washington Post
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