On October 2, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent Saudi journalist and regular critic of the Saudi monarchy, was found dead inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Khashoggi had been writing for The Washington Post and often spoke out against the government's policies. According to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), he was assassinated by Saudi agents acting on the orders of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also known as MBS. The incident sparked widespread international condemnation and raised serious questions about human rights and accountability. Khashoggi had entered the consulate to retrieve documents related to his upcoming marriage, but he was never seen leaving. Turkish authorities later stated that he had been killed inside the building, and the body was disposed of in a medical waste container. The Saudi government initially denied any involvement but later acknowledged that Khashoggi had been killed in the consulate, though it claimed the incident was the result of a "rogue operation" and not an official policy. Eight years after Khashoggi's death, his close relatives gathered in Washington, D.C., to express their continued frustration with the lack of justice for his murder. They criticized MBS for not being held accountable and for his growing influence in Western diplomatic circles. The family emphasized that the case remains a symbol of the need for transparency and justice, especially in international relations. The Khashoggi family's visit highlighted the ongoing international debate about the role of Western nations in engaging with countries that have questionable human rights records. While some governments have imposed sanctions or suspended military sales to Saudi Arabia, others have continued to maintain close ties, citing strategic and economic interests. The case continues to be a focal point for discussions on accountability and the balance between diplomacy and human rights.