French judge opens inquiry into Khashoggi killing
A French judge has initiated an inquiry into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, following a court ruling that deemed the case admissible. The investigation will focus on charges of torture and enforced disappearance, prompted by complaints from human rights organizations. This development adds a new legal dimension to a case that has seen limited judicial action since Khashoggi's murder in 2018.
- ▪A French judge has been appointed to lead the inquiry into Khashoggi's killing.
- ▪The inquiry follows a ruling by the Paris Court of Appeal that accepted complaints from human rights groups.
- ▪Khashoggi was killed by Saudi agents in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.
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- ▪ French judge opens inquiry into Khashoggi killing — The Hindu — Top
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French judge opens inquiry into Khashoggi killingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 16, 2026, 07:02 PMUpdated May 16, 2026, 07:02 PMPARIS, May 16 - A French judge has been appointed to lead an inquiry over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the country's national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office (PNAT) said on Saturday, after a court ruled the case admissible.The probe, covering charges of torture and enforced disappearance, follows a May 11 ruling by the Paris Court of Appeal that deemed complaints filed by human rights groups TRIAL International and Reporters Without Borders admissible, PNAT said.A separate complaint filed by DAWN, Khashoggi's employer, was ruled inadmissible, the PNAT added.Khashoggi was killed and dismembered by Saudi…
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