The name Ahmed Abu Khatallah may not be immediately recognizable to everyone, but his actions are tied to one of the most infamous and tragic incidents in recent US diplomatic history: the 2012 attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The assault left US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith, and former Navy … [Read more...] about US Resentences Militia Leader Ahmed Abu Khatallah in Benghazi Attack
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SOFREP World Exclusive: The Benghazi Mortar Team’s Identities Revealed For the First Time
From the authors of “Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy” by Sarah Adams and Dave “Boon” Benton -- The Truth Unveiled In the world of counterterrorism, where anonymity frequently obscures the true identities of our adversaries, we are here to unveil the truth. Today, the era of terrorists hiding in the shadows ends for those who carried out the mortar attack on the Central … [Read more...] about SOFREP World Exclusive: The Benghazi Mortar Team’s Identities Revealed For the First Time
The Hidden Truths of Benghazi: Lessons from September 10th, 2012-The Experts Speak
From the pages of “Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy” by Sarah Adams and Dave “Boon” Benton, on this 11th anniversary of the Benghazi attacks, they reflect on what they didn't know on September 10th, 2012, drawing valuable lessons for the current state of Afghanistan. -- The Interconnected Mujahideen Network We didn't realize the intricate web of connections among various militia … [Read more...] about The Hidden Truths of Benghazi: Lessons from September 10th, 2012-The Experts Speak
Benghazi Deportation Drama: Notorious Terrorist Detained, Sparks Fears of Potential Release
Editor's Note: Today, we are extremely fortunate to be able to share the words of subject matter expert and SOFREP contributor Sarah Adams. Sarah was an Intelligence Analyst and Targeter with the CIA and later served as the Senior Advisor to the US House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi. She provides us with important information about a key terrorist figure … [Read more...] about Benghazi Deportation Drama: Notorious Terrorist Detained, Sparks Fears of Potential Release
SOFREP Remembers the Benghazi Attack on 9/11, 2012
Ten years ago, on September 12th, 2012, SOFREP shared its initial reports on the attack on 9/11 on the US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. It hit very close to home here at SOFREP as one of the casualties was former navy SEAL and CIA contractor Glen Doherty who was the best friend of SOFREP publisher Brandon Webb. Just a few months before Glen had contributed two articles for the … [Read more...] about SOFREP Remembers the Benghazi Attack on 9/11, 2012
On 9/11 We Should Also Remember the Benghazi Attack and the Planners Still At Large
Remembering Benghazi: The Time to Act is Now We should never forget 9/11 and Benghazi; the best way to remember our fallen is to act. For 9/11, the time has come to put Khalid Sheikh Mohammad (KSM) on trial and sentence him for his crimes. For Benghazi, the time has come to go after the actual terrorists who carried out the attacks in the same way we went after KSM back in … [Read more...] about On 9/11 We Should Also Remember the Benghazi Attack and the Planners Still At Large
Jihadist involved in the 2012 Benghazi attacks sentenced to 19 years in prison
On the evening hours of September 11, 2012, the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, came under attack. What followed was a determined attack against the consulate, and later against the CIA compound, that resulted in the deaths of four Americans: Ambassador Chris Stevens, State Department Information Officer Sean Smith and former Navy SEALs and CIA Ground Response Staff … [Read more...] about Jihadist involved in the 2012 Benghazi attacks sentenced to 19 years in prison
Not another Benghazi: Pentagon deploys paratroopers to fight back Iranian terrorists
The Department of Defence (DoD) has authorized the immediate deployment of a paratrooper battalion from the Immediate Response Force (IRF) of the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. The deployment of the roughly 750 paratroopers comes in response to the increased truculence of Iranian-backed protestors and militias in Iraq. “At the direction of the Commander in … [Read more...] about Not another Benghazi: Pentagon deploys paratroopers to fight back Iranian terrorists
Never again: How the military prepares for a Benghazi terrorist scenario in Africa
The night of September 11, 2012, the U.S. diplomatic post and the nearby CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya, were attacked by Islamic terrorists. The ensuing two-day battle left four Americans dead: U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, State Department employee Sean Smith, CIA contractor and former Navy SEAL Tyrone Woods, and CIA contractor and former Navy SEAL Glenn … [Read more...] about Never again: How the military prepares for a Benghazi terrorist scenario in Africa
‘It was like Benghazi’: Security contractors fought for their lives against Taliban attack
A Taliban attack against a British security contractor compound in Kabul left six dead and dozens wounded. The facility belongs to the G4S Risk Management Group and is located in the eastern part of the Afghan capital. Luke Griffin, a British security contractor from Liverpool, has been identified as one of the dead. Griffin had previously served in the British military as … [Read more...] about ‘It was like Benghazi’: Security contractors fought for their lives against Taliban attack
At least 33 killed in car bombing in Benghazi, Libya
At least 33 people were killed and dozens more were wounded in a double car bombing in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Tuesday. The dead and wounded include civilians and members of the military. The first detonation took place just outside a mosque in the al-Sleimani neighborhood, just as worshipers were leaving the building at the conclusion of evening prayers. … [Read more...] about At least 33 killed in car bombing in Benghazi, Libya
US forces capture key militant from the 2012 Benghazi attacks
On Monday, the White House announced that U.S forces captured have Mustafa al-Imam in Libya. Al-Imam had been linked to the attacks on U.S. personnel in Benghazi on September 11, 2012--the infamous battle at the embassy and CIA annex that claimed the lives of four Americans: Ambassador Chris Stevens, Information Officer Sean Smith and former Navy SEALs Glen Doherty and Tyrone … [Read more...] about US forces capture key militant from the 2012 Benghazi attacks