US decision on 'Khashoggi': 'They ended Jamal's life and ruined mine'

The asylum application of Hanan Elatr, who was married to journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered 5 years ago at the Saudi Arabian Consulate General in Istanbul, has been accepted by the US.

In its assessment of the murder, American intelligence concluded that the Saudi journalist was killed with the approval of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Hanan Elatr had gone to the US in August 2020, fearing for her safety, and had applied for asylum.

According to a report by BBC Turkish, the documents reviewed show that Elatr's application was accepted and she was granted permanent residency by the US on November 28.

Speaking to the BBC about her application, Elatr said, "They ended Jamal's life and ruined mine, but we won."

WHAT HAPPENED?

Elatr had stated that she would not be safe in her home country of Egypt or in the United Arab Emirates, where she had lived for more than 25 years. Elatr, who was a flight attendant for Dubai-based Emirates Airlines, lives in the US state of Maryland and was awaiting the outcome of her asylum application. Elatr was granted a work permit in the US in October 2021.

Stating that she is grateful to US President Joe Biden and his administration, Elatr said, "They opened a door for me. I will no longer be afraid."

News Source: 12punto