Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi Arabian journalist and author known for his critical views on the Saudi government. He worked for various media outlets, including The Washington Post, where he wrote about issues related to freedom of expression and human rights in Saudi Arabia. Khashoggi gained international attention after he was murdered in October 2018 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. His death sparked global outrage and raised concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists, leading to calls for accountability and investigations into the circumstances surrounding his killing.