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DOJ Reveals Major Breakthrough (Image Credits: S.abcnews.com)
Washington, D.C. – Federal authorities brought a long-sought suspect in the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack back to the United States early Friday morning.[1]
DOJ Reveals Major Breakthrough
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest and extradition of Zubayr al-Bakoush during a press conference at the Department of Justice. She stood alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro. Al-Bakoush arrived at Joint Base Andrews around 3 a.m., ready to confront federal charges.[1]
Bondi emphasized the commitment to justice. “Zubayr al-Bakoush will now face American justice on American soil,” she stated. Pirro detailed the unsealed indictment, first filed as a sealed complaint in 2015. The development capped years of international efforts to capture the suspect.[2]
Recalling the Benghazi Tragedy
Militants stormed the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012. The assault unfolded over several hours, with attackers armed with rifles, grenades, and explosives. Fires engulfed buildings as the violence claimed four American lives.[1][3]
The victims included Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, State Department officer Sean Smith, and CIA contractors Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty. Special Agent Scott Wicklund survived an attempt on his life. The incident sparked congressional probes and highlighted security risks in post-Gaddafi Libya.
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-06 22:14:00
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