US attorney general says ‘key participant’ in 2012 Benghazi attack arrested

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 6, 2026 at 04:38 PM

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In 2026, US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest and extradition of Zubayar al-Bakoush, a "key participant" in the 2012 Benghazi attack. Al-Bakoush faces murder, arson, and terrorism-related charges for his alleged involvement in the attack on the US embassy and CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the deaths of four US citizens, including Ambassador J Christopher Stevens. The US has been pursuing justice for the attack, which occurred amid widespread instability following the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. Previously, Ahmed Abu Khatallah was convicted on terrorism-related charges and Mustafa al-Imam was also convicted in connection with the attack. Al-Bakoush will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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Hillary Clinton 70% Ahmed Abu Khatallah ×280% CIA 80% Muammar Gaddafi 100% Libya ×3100% United States ×2100% Christopher Stevens ×3100% Zubayar al-Bakoush ×2100% Sean Smith 100% Tyrone Woods 100% Glen Doherty 100% Pam Bondi 100%

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benghazi attack 100% terrorism 80% us ambassador 70% zubayar al-bakoush 70% libya 60% extradition 60% us embassy 50% murder charges 50% muammar gaddafi 40%