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Libya suspect Abu Khattala, suspected in killing Americans, was shadowy figure among militants
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As Benghazi falls, so goes Libya
Analysis: Al Qaeda seeks to spin capture of top operative
Adam Gadahn, an al Qaeda propagandist and spokesman, has released a video denouncing the capture of top al Qaeda operative Abu Anas al Libi. While calling for vengeance, Gadahn tries to portray al Libi as an innocent who was wrongly detained.
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The Inevitable Rise Of Al-Qaeda in Libya
‘Core’ al Qaeda member captured in Libya
A senior al Qaeda operative, Abu Anas al Libi, was captured in Tripoli, Libya. Al Libi has served al Qaeda since the 1990s. According to a report published by the Library of Congress in August 2012, he was the “builder of al Qaeda’s network in Libya.”
Benghazi suspect fled to Pakistan, recently detained in Libya
A Libyan named Faraj al Chalabi has been detained in connection with the Sept. 11, 2012 attack in Benghazi. It is “unclear” what role he is suspected of playing, but he fled to Pakistan afterwards. Muammar Qaddafi’s regime previously said he worked for al Qaeda.
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Attack on Police Complex in Benghazi Kills Four
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US-Approved Weapons Transfer Ended Up With Libyan Jihadis