Five years have passed since the heinous murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the country’s consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018, in an operation that US intelligence found to have been approved by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). Despite campaign promises to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the murder, the Biden administration has not only failed to support an international, independent and impartial investigation, it helped immeasurably in aiding MBS’s rehabilitation on the international stage. Tragically, the result has been the unprecedented worsening of government repression and abuses under the leadership of the crown prince. We, the undersigned organizations, hoping to honor Jamal Khashoggi’s memory, call on the Biden administration to reverse its current policy and prioritize significant and genuine human rights improvements by the Saudi government. The Biden administration should not continue to look the other way as the relentless crackdown on human rights continues to escalate in Saudi Arabia. Such scrutiny is essential to achieving Saudi Arabia’s own Vision 2030 objective of “creating a vibrant society in which all citizens can thrive and pursue their passions.” It will also demonstrate to the world that the United States remains committed to upholding the UN Charter and international law, as reaffirmed in a recent joint statement with Gulf Cooperation Council member states. These measures should include urging Saudi authorities to: If the Biden administration does not work to secure significant commitments in line with the above recommendations, it would indicate that it has forsaken Jamal’s memory and his vision for a free, just, and democratic Saudi Arabia. The crown prince’s repressive practices and policies are a threat not only to people residing in Saudi Arabia, but to anyone who dares criticize him no matter where they reside, as illustrated by Jamal’s brutal murder. Signatories Access Now ALQST for Human Rights Amnesty International USA Committee to Protect Journalists Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) Freedom House The Freedom Initiative Human Rights First Human Rights Foundation (HRF) Human Rights Watch PEN America Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED) Reprieve US Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Win Without War