Prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi still being held in Istanbul consulate

A prominent Saudi journalist has reportedly been held at the kingdom's Istanbul consulate, following fears raised about his whereabouts.
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03 October, 2018
Jamal Khashoggi had visited the Saudi consulate to complete some paperwork [AFP]
Leading Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is still being held in his country's consulate in Istanbul, two senior Turkish government officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

Reports emerged on Tuesday that the political commentator - who has been critical of the Saudi regime - vanished while visiting the consulate to complete some paperwork.