Jamal Khashoggi: Biden faces calls to 'strike a blow' for Saudi human rights
by Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington from World news | The Guardian on (#5EKK0)
US administration is preparing to release intelligence assessment that reportedly names the Crown Prince as complicit in murder of journalist
Joe Biden is expected to call Saudi Arabia's King Salman, as his administration prepares to release a declassified intelligence assessment that will reportedly name the royal's son and heir as complicit in the grisly murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
The White House confirmed on Wednesday that Biden's call to the 85-year-old ruler would take place soon" and that the declassified report on Khashoggi's murder was being readied for release. Biden, who said he has read the report, is insisting that he speak only to the king.
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