“Saudi Arabia’s crown prince must restore dignity to his country — by ending Yemen’s cruel war” was the title of one of Jamal Khashoggi’s final articles for the Washington Post before he died. He called for an end to the war in Yemen, not even on humanitarian grounds but because it has been a political failure. It was this type of criticism for which, according to the Turkish authorities, he was murdered.
Khashoggi’s criticism was mild and legitimate. If the reports are true, the Saudi government has responded with an act of sickening barbarism that has deeply shocked the world.
The act has been the final straw for many in the international community. Since being elevated to crown prince in 2017, Mohammed Bin Salman has