No Result
View All Result
Monday, June 27, 2022
32 °c
Tripoli
32 ° Tue
31 ° Wed
31 ° Thu
30 ° Fri
  • Advertising
  • Contact
LibyaHerald
 
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
LibyaHerald
No Result
View All Result
Home Libya

Americans file murder charges in Chris Stevens’ killing

byMichel Cousins
August 7, 2013
Reading Time: 1 min read
A A
12
SHARES
50
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Tripoli, 7 August 2013:

The US authorities have filed criminal charges in the case of the attack on the US diplomatic compound . . .[restrict]in Benghazi on 11 September 2012 in which US Ambassador Chris Stevens died, along with three other American diplomatic staff.

According to American newspapers including The New York Times and the The Wall Street Journal as well as to CNN, murder charges have been laid against Ahmed Abu Khatala, named as the leader of Ansar Al-Sharia in Benghazi. Last October, Khatala was reportedly singled out by Libyan officials to the Americans as the man leading the assault.

Around a dozen other suspects have also been charged in connection with the attack. Their names have not been made public as the charges are sealed.

According to The New York Times and CNN, both of which interviewed Khatala, he has admitted to being in the compound after shooting started but denied involvement in the actual attack.

RELATED POSTS

Bidaya: The First Annual Forum for Entrepreneurship – Benghazi 25 to 26 June 2022

Flights between Crete and Benghazi expected to start soon

It is not known what the charges will actually entail — whether the US will try to seize Khatala or pressurise the Libyan authorities into arresting him. The Americans are reported to have said that they want the Libyans to make the move but any arrests or seizures could make the present security crisis in Benghazi look like a minor disturbance in comparison.

FBI officers have visited Benghazi to question witnesses. However, Khatala was reported by CNN as saying that he had met with neither them nor the Libyan investigators who told the Americans that he was involved. [/restrict]

Tags: Ansar Al-ShariaBenghaziChris StevensLibya
Share5Tweet3Share1

Related Posts

Sanalla warns NOC budget must not be politicized
Libya

Aldabaiba agrees to replace Sanalla as head of NOC: News and analysis

June 24, 2022
Salaries to be withheld for SSC members
Libya

Interior Ministry denounces fatal Tripoli militia clashes and road closures

June 24, 2022
UNDP and USIP workshop on reunification of Libyan institutions
Libya

UNDP and USIP workshop on reunification of Libyan institutions

June 24, 2022
UN Secretary General calls for stability, early elections, and critical decisions to be taken in a transparent and consensual manner
Libya

UN urges refrain from using LPDF’s 22 June expiration date as tool for manipulation

June 23, 2022
UNSMIL: Warring parties invited to begin negotiations on 29 September
Libya

HoR Speaker Saleh and HSC head Mishri to officially meet at last: UN’s Stephanie Williams

June 23, 2022
Public Prosecutor to investigate alleged Saadi Qaddafi torture video
Libya

Attorney General orders arrest of Sahara bank employees for embezzling LD 2.38 million

June 23, 2022
Next Post
Baghdadi Trial Postponed Again

Baghdadi Trial Postponed Again

Eid marked in Benghazi with attack on shops: UPDATE

Eid marked in Benghazi with attack on shops: UPDATE

 

Advertise on LibyaHerald

Reach thousands of our site visitors daily

240 x 400px

Advertise Here
ADVERTISEMENT

Top Stories

  • Malta-based Libyan carrier Med Sky to start chartered flights from Misrata to Malta from 5 May

    Malta-based Libyan carrier Med Sky to start chartered flights from Misrata to Malta from 5 May

    582 shares
    Share 233 Tweet 146
  • Two leading Tripoli militias clash in town centre

    485 shares
    Share 200 Tweet 119
  • Hafter’s representatives in the 5+5 Joint Military Commission announce suspension of their participation in the commission

    378 shares
    Share 157 Tweet 92
  • Bashagha reveals proposed government of 41 – with 30 ministers and 8 ministers of state

    364 shares
    Share 148 Tweet 90
  • Bashagha enters Tripoli briefly before being forced to exit swiftly in the face of determined militia opposition

    354 shares
    Share 142 Tweet 89
LibyaHerald

The Libya Herald first appeared on 17 February 2012 – the first anniversary of the Libyan Revolution. Since then, it has become a favourite go-to source on news about Libya, for many in Libya and around the world, regularly attracting millions of hits.

Recent News

Tripoli Chamber signs a protocol with Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

Libya Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Technologies: Misrata, October 2022

Sitemap

  • Why subscribe?
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQs
  • Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights
  • Subscribe now

Newsletters

    Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox.

    Sending ...

    By signing up, I agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy.

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Login
    • Sign Up
    • Cart
    • Libya
    • Business
    • Advertising
    • About us
    • BusinessEye Magazine
    • Letters
    • Features
    • Why subscribe?
    • FAQs
    • Contact

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    Welcome Back!

    Sign In with Facebook
    Sign In with Linked In
    OR

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password? Sign Up

    Create New Account!

    Sign Up with Facebook
    Sign Up with Linked In
    OR

    Fill the forms bellow to register

    *By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
    Are you sure want to unlock this post?
    Unlock left : 0
    Are you sure want to cancel subscription?