Khashoggi calls for freedom of expression in Middle East in final column before disappearance

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi extolled the need for a free press and free exchange of ideas in the Arab world in a Washington Post column published Thursday, more than two weeks after he was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

"The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events. More important, we need to provide a platform for Arab voices," Khashoggi wrote.

"We suffer from poverty, mismanagement and poor education," he continued. "Through the creation of an independent international forum, isolated from the influence of nationalist governments spreading hate through propaganda, ordinary people in the Arab world would be able to address the structural problems their societies face."

The column was filed by Khashoggi's translator the day after the columnist was reported missing in Istanbul, Global Opinions Editor Karen Attiah said in a note attached to the column.

https://thehill.com/policy/international/411970-khashoggi-calls-for-freedom-of-expression-in-middle-east-in-final-column

No wonder Prince Salami hated him.

[SCantiGOP]

1. Powerful

I keep wondering what his thoughts were walking into the Embasssy.

[raging moderate]

2. He should be immortalized.

A whole bunch of people should combine efforts to hold the Mother of All Memorial Services, broadcast to all the world and into the entire Galaxy in a way that will last throughout all of human history.