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But the same ally has met expectations, saying that Erdogan did not intend to disclose specific evidence cited by other officials. Some of this evidence may have been obtained through the consulate's audio surveillance, in violation of international agreements. Erdogan should instead postpone new revelations pending the Turkish prosecutor's report on the case.
But he remains determined to attempt to assume responsibility for the murder at the top of the Saudi royal court, as close as possible to the crown prince, the ally said. Turkey also sees an added advantage in postponing full disclosure: it could extend the international community's attention to the mystery of Mr. Khashoggi's fate, thus aggravating the damage to the prince's reputation.
According to his relatives, Erdogan said a Saudi emissary, Prince Khaled bin Faisal, had offered a package of incentives to Turkey, including financial aid and investments to help his struggling economy. , and to end a Saudi embargo on Qatar, a Turkish ally. Mr. Erdogan told his associates that he had rejected the offer, calling it a "political bribe," said this person.
Meanwhile, the international reaction against Saudi Arabia has increased.
Britain, France and Germany said Sunday in a joint statement that they would rule on what happened on the basis of the "credibility of the explanation that we receive ", and made it clear that they wished to be assured that such a" shameful event "would take place. do not happen again. Saudi Arabia must do more to determine the truth and hold those responsible accountable, the countries said.
Germany, although not a major source of Saudi arms, has suspended arms sales to the kingdom. The United States and Great Britain rank first and second, with France ranking third, according to the Stockholm Institute for International Peace, which tracks arms sales.
Federica Mogherini, head of the EU's foreign policy, said the revelations so far about Khashoggi's death constituted a "shocking violation" of international conventions and standards of consular behavior.
Martin Dempsey, former President of the United States Chiefs of Staff residing in Saudi Arabia, wrote on Twitter Monday, it was "absolutely impossible for MBS to be unaware of Khashoggi's murder".
Mr Khashoggi's fiancée Hatice Cengiz has been placed under police protection, a Turkish official said on Monday. The official said the measure was taken not because of a specific threat, but because Ms. Cengiz, who was due to marry Mr. Khashoggi the day after his visit to the Saudi Arabian consulate, had been arrested. victim of online abuse.
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