Local officials in Washington, D.C., have passed a bill that will name a portion of the street outside the Saudi embassy after slain Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The ‘Jamal Khashoggi Way Designation Act,’ which passed unanimously on Tuesday, will serve as a reminder of the dangers faced by journalists all over the world, noting that a free press is “fundamental to our democracy,” said D.C. councilmember Brooke Pinto in a statement.
“Jamal Khashoggi knew that by shining a light on Saudi Arabia and seeking truth, he risked his freedom and, indeed, his life,” Pinto continued. “This name change demonstrates the values of District residents of a free and independent press.”
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