Pam Bondi announces arrest of ‘key participant’ in 2012 Benghazi attack

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Shrai Popat in Washington and agencyFebruary 6, 2026 at 06:15 PM

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US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of Zubayar al-Bakoush, a "key participant" in the 2012 Benghazi attack, on Friday. Al-Bakoush is accused of involvement in the attack on the US government compounds in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012, which resulted in the deaths of four US officials, including Ambassador J Christopher Stevens. He faces an eight-count indictment, including murder and terrorism charges, and was brought to the US via a "foreign transfer of custody." The attack has been a source of political controversy, with investigations focusing on the government's response. Al-Bakoush is now in US custody and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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Joint Base Andrews 40% Barack Obama 40% Hillary Clinton ×240% Leon Panetta 40% FBI 50% Kash Patel 50% Department of Justice 50% Sean Smith ×260% Benghazi ×270% J Christopher Stevens ×270% Pam Bondi ×380% Zubayar al-Bakoush ×490%

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