Denmark suspends arms sales to Saudi over Khashoggi murder

AFP  |  Copenhagen 

on Thursday suspended arms sales to over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the second country to do so after

"I hope that the Danish decision can create additional momentum," he added.

A said was not considering other sanctions for the moment.

On Monday, decided to bar 18 Saudis from entering its territory and Europe's Schengen passport-free zone over their alleged links to the murder.

In October, called for EU countries to follow its lead and suspend arms sales to Saudi Araiba for the time being, prompting a dismissive response from French

Khashoggi, a US resident who wrote for and had been critical of Mohammed, was lured to the on October 2, killed and reportedly dismembered.

After lengthy denials, Saudi authorities admitted responsibility and said 21 people had been taken into custody. However, a CIA analysis leaked to the US media went further, reportedly pointing the finger at the crown

Saudi on Wednesday said criticism of Crown is a "red line", and that calls for him to be held accountable for the grisly killing would not be tolerated.

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First Published: Thu, November 22 2018. 17:10 IST