5 sentenced to death for Jamal Khashoggi murder; US calls Saudi trial an ‘important step’
Three other convicts received a total of 24 years in jail for 'covering up the crime'.
Three other convicts received a total of 24 years in jail for 'covering up the crime'.
During a press briefing in London hosted by human rights groups, Callamard said, "It has the jurisdiction or at least the interest to take action".
Khashoggi, a US resident, had written critically of Prince Mohammed and was killed in what Riyadh described as a rogue operation
The transcript notes the sounds of the journalist's body being dismembered by a saw, as the alleged perpetrators were advised to listen to music to block out the sound.
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis said he supported Saudi's 'decision' after the official Saudi Press Agency said the coalition asked for the 'cessation of in-flight refuelling support' from the US.
Salah bin Jamal Khashoggi, a dual US-Saudi citizen, had previously been unable to leave Riyadh after his passport was restricted by the Kingdom a few months ago.
