When did the 2012 Benghazi attack occur?
Q: When did the 2012 Benghazi attack occur?
A: The 2012 Benghazi attack took place on the evening of September 11, 2012.
Q: Who attacked the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya?
A: Islamic militants attacked the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
Q: Who were some of the casualties of the attack?
A: Killed in the attack were US Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith (a US diplomat), and two other US diplomats.
Q: What was initially thought to be the cause of the attack?
A: At first, the attack was thought to be an angry mob.
Q: What was later discovered about the attack?
A: Later, it was learned that it was a planned terrorist attack.
Q: What organization was responsible for setting up roadblocks leading to the US Consulate?
A: Pick-up trucks with the logo of Ansar al-Sharia were used to block off the streets leading to the US Consulate buildings.
Q: How many Americans were in the building at the time of the attack and how many were armed security officers?
A: There were seven Americans in the building at the time of the attack. Five of them were armed security officers.
