Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist turned Washington Post columnist, was a vocal critic of his governments crackdown on dissent and independent voices. After expressing concerns about the suppression of activism and free expression, he was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. His fiancée waited outside, but he never emerged. Tragically, his posthumously published column advocated for free expression across the Arab world, warning of increasing government silencing of the media. Despite the risks, Khashoggi believed independent voices were essential for progress and accountability.
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