Jamal Khashoggi

Biography

Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi Arabian dissident, author, and journalist who was a vocal critic of the Saudi government. As the editor of the progressive newspaper Al Watan, he advocated for progressive reforms and opposed the intervention in Yemen. Khashoggi was assassinated at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018, sparking widespread international condemnation. His work and legacy as a champion of free speech and dissent continue to inspire.