Suspect in 2012 Benghazi Attack, Zubayar al-Bakoush, Arrested and Extradited to U.S.

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Suspect in 2012 Benghazi Attack, Zubayar al-Bakoush, Arrested and Extradited to U.S.

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Suspect in 2012 Benghazi Attack, Zubayar al-Bakoush, Arrested and Extradited to U.S.

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Zubayar al-Bakoush, a suspect in the 2012 Benghazi attack, has been extradited to the U.S.
He faces charges including murder, arson, and terrorism.
Four U.S. personnel were killed in the attack, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.
Al-Bakoush is the third suspect charged in connection with this incident.
The attack highlighted chaos and instability in post-Gaddafi Libya.

On February 6, 2026, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of Zubayar al-Bakoush, suspecting him of being a key participant in the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Al-Bakoush has been extradited to the United States and is set to face multiple serious charges, including murder and terrorism, officials confirm ABC News, Reuters, Al Jazeera, SCMP, and AA.

The September 11, 2012, incident, initially thought to be a response to protests, was eventually identified as a deliberate attack by extremists linked to al-Qaeda. Four American lives were lost, including that of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, a foreign service officer ABC News, Reuters, and Al Jazeera.

Bondi emphasized the U.S. commitment to justice, stating, "We will prosecute this alleged terrorist to the fullest extent of the law." Al-Bakoush's indictment includes charges of murder, attempted murder, arson, and conspiracy related to terrorism SCMP and AA.