Head of Saudi human rights’ body says country has taken all the measures to ensure justice
A demonstrator holds a picture of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a protest in front of Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, October 5, 2018. REUTERS/ OSMAN ORSALSaudi Arabia has reiterated its rejection of calls for an international, independent investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, insisting it is well equipped to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Aiban was in Geneva presenting his country’s response to a review of its rights record before the council last November, during which it faced a barrage of criticism from countries over the Khashoggi murder. His presentation came after 36 countries last week issued a joint statement demanding justice following the killing, in an unprecedented rebuke of the oil-rich kingdom at the rights council.
He told the council that most of the recommendations Riyadh had received regarding how to pursue the Khashoggi case during the so-called Universal Periodic Review in November were already guaranteed by its constitution.
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