Erdogan: Evidence shows Khashoggi victim of gruesome murder

“Above all, this murder may have been committed in the consulate on Saudi sovereign land, but it should not be forgotten that it rests within the borders of Turkey.

"The Vienna Convention can’t allow murder to be concealed behind the armour of [immunity]...on the other hand, Jamal Khashoggi, along with being a Saudi citizen, is a world-renowned journalist which gives us an international responsibility on this issue.

"Turkey, along with her own right of sovereignty, will follow this matter on behalf of the international community and on behalf of the consciousness of humanity.

"Evidence that has thus far surfaced reveals Jamal Khashoggi as the victim of a gruesome murder. Covering up such an atrocity will harm and hurt the consciousness of all humanity and we expect the same sensitivity from all parties in the matter, especially the Saudi government.

"By admitting to murder, the Saudi authorities have taken a significant step. Now we expect them to put all those responsible forward and we expect them to be penalised before the law. It is clear that this murder didn’t happen at the drop of a dime. The following questions continue to persist:

"Why have these 15 people gathered in Istanbul on the day of the murder? We are seeking answer to this question. On whose orders have these people come? We are seeking answers. Why has the consul-general’s building not been open right away, only days after? We are seeking answers.”