Zubayar al-Bakoush

Zubayar al-Bakoush is identified as a "key participant" in the 2012 Benghazi attack in Libya, which resulted in the deaths of four US government officials, including US Ambassador J Christopher Stevens. He is newsworthy due to his recent arrest and extradition to the United States in February 2026. US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced his arrest, stating he was taken into US custody and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Al-Bakoush is expected to face charges including murder, arson, and terrorism-related offenses connected to the attack on the US diplomatic compound and nearby CIA annex. His arrest is significant as it represents a continued effort by the US government to bring those responsible for the Benghazi attack to justice.