U.N. Khashoggi Investigator Seeks Additional Information in Turkey, Reported by Reuters

ISTANBUL – The U.N. investigator leading the inquiry into the murder of Jamal Khashoggi stated on Thursday in Turkey that she has not yet received all the information she requires, but she remains optimistic about conducting a successful investigation.

Khashoggi, a columnist for the Washington Post residing in the United States, was killed on October 2 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul while attempting to obtain documents for his upcoming wedding.

U.S. intelligence agencies believe that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, ordered the operation to kill Khashoggi, whose body was dismembered. However, Riyadh denies any involvement from the prince.

Agnes Callamard, the U.N. special rapporteur on executions, is on a week-long mission to Turkey and has met with government ministers, intelligence officials, and Istanbul’s chief prosecutor in Ankara and Istanbul.

“We have had productive meetings here, but we are still somewhat disappointed that we have not been able to obtain all the information we requested regarding the investigation,” she said to reporters in Istanbul. “However, we remain hopeful that the authorities will deliver on their commitment and provide us with some of the information related to the police investigation,” she added, expressing her desire to conduct a “full inquiry and a successful one.”

Earlier in the week, Callamard visited the consulate in Istanbul but did not enter, stating that she was awaiting a response to her request for access made to the Saudi government. She noted that she hopes to publish her report by late May, although the timeline may change.