US arrests suspect in 2012 Benghazi consulate attack, Bondi says

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 6, 2026 at 05:51 PM

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In the US, Zubayar al-Bakoush has been arrested and extradited for his alleged central role in the 2012 Benghazi consulate attack. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest on Friday, stating al-Bakoush will face murder, arson, and terrorism-related charges. The September 11, 2012, attack in Benghazi, Libya, resulted in the deaths of four US personnel and was later determined to be a deliberate act by extremists. Al-Bakoush is the third person to face criminal charges in connection to the attack. Ahmed Abu Khatallah and Mustafa al-Imam are currently serving lengthy prison terms, while another suspect was killed in 2015.

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Ahmed Abu Khatallah and Mustafa al-Imam, are serving lengthy prison terms.

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Al-Bakoush is the third person to face criminal charges stemming from the attack.

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Four US personnel were killed in the September 11, 2012, incident.

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Zubayar al-Bakoush has been extradited to the United States and will face murder, arson and terrorism-related charges.

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The US has arrested a person suspected of playing a central role in the 2012 attack on its consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

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Iraq 40% Ali Awni al-Harzi 60% al-Qaeda 60% Libya 70% Mustafa al-Imam 70% Ahmed Abu Khatallah 70% Pam Bondi ×380% Zubayar al-Bakoush ×290% Benghazi ×390% United States ×290% 2012 Benghazi attack ×4100%

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benghazi attack 100% 2012 benghazi consulate attack 90% terrorism 80% arrest 70% libya 60% arson 50% murder 50% extremists 40%

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