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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Washington, February 6 (Xinhua) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested one of the "key players" in the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which killed four American citizens, including then-U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens. This was announced on Friday by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
“Today I am proud to announce that the FBI has arrested one of the key participants in the Benghazi attack,” P. Bondi said at a press conference.
According to the Justice Department secretary, the suspect was extradited to the United States and taken to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland early Friday. He will be charged with murder, terrorism, and arson.
On September 11, 2012, militants from the al-Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Sharia attacked the U.S. mission in Benghazi, killing the ambassador and three other American officials.
Two other suspects were previously arrested and faced trial in the United States for their involvement in the attack.
The Benghazi attack, which occurred during former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's tenure, became a major talking point during the 2016 US presidential election, as the incident was used politically to criticize Clinton's record and credibility as a candidate.
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