Ambassador Murder Preceded By Monthly Attacks On Diplomatic Targets
Security alerts issued by the US Libya embassy reveal the diplomatic facilities in Libya were being attacked on a nearly monthly basis prior to the attack on the Libya consulate in Benghazi.
The Obama administration claims there was no prior warning of the surprise attacks which took the lives of 4 Americans, including that of US ambassador Chris Stevens, two former Navy Seals and a computer specialist.
The administration says the attack was the result of a spontaneous escalation of violence at a protest over an anti-Islamic film but senior diplomatic and intelligence officials say the administration was warned prior to the attack but failed to act.
The nearly monthly attacks on diplomatic assets in Libya appear to support the narrative the administration ignored repeated warning signs.
US Embassy security alerts reveal previous attacks against diplomatic facilities included the use of rocket-propelled grenades and improvised explosive devices which should have been a clear warning sign to harden the consulate against such attacks.
In addition to attacks on buildings and offices the security alerts also reveal several attacks launched directly on diplomatic convoys.
Those include an attack on a UN diplomatic convoy in February, a UK diplomatic convoy in June and another attack on US convoy in Tripoli in August.
Each of these security alerts issued by the US embassy warned that protests in Libya in the past have often escalated into violence and attack against government buildings.
The nearly monthly occurrence of these attacks suggest severe gross negligence on behalf of the Obama administration.
They also suggest the administration failed necessary steps to harden the Benghazi consulate despite knowing extremists attempted to bomb a US diplomatic compound on June 6.
Instead, just two weeks prior to the September 11th attack the consular section of the Benghazi office was opened to the public.
August 26, 2012 - Consulate section of Benghazi office opened for public services.
August 6, 2012 - U.S. Embassy personnel were attacked by armed assailants in a carjacking (Tripoi)
June 11, 2012 - Armed attack on a UK diplomatic convoy carrying the head of the U.N. in Benghazi in which two individuals sustained injury.
This incident is a reminder of the fluid security situation in Libya and is the latest in a series of attacks in Benghazi against diplomatic and international installation.
This incident is a reminder of the fluid security situation in Libya and is the latest in a series of attacks in Benghazi against diplomatic and international installations, including the IED attack against the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi on June 6. U.S. citizens in Libya are urged to exercise caution.
June 6, 2012 – IED attack against the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi on June 6
[...] Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. U.S. citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
Source: Official US Libya Embassy Website
More on the attack from Reuters
May 22, 2012 – RPG attack on Red Cross Buildings in Benghazi
On May 22, a rocket-propelled grenade hit the offices of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Benghazi, leaving a small hole in the side of the building but causing no casualties. Source: Reuters
April, 2012 – Attack on diplomatic convoy carrying head of UN mission to Libya.
A month earlier, a bomb was thrown at a convoy carrying the head of the U.N. mission to Libya. That attack was the first of its kind targeting a foreign mission since last year’s revolt overthrew Gaddafi. Source: Reuters
March 17, 2012 – Clashes between security forces and protestors,
There are reports of violent clashes between protesters and security forces in various cities in eastern Libya including in Benghazi, Ajdabiya, Al-Bayda, Al Marj, Derna and Tobruk. Spontaneous demonstrations and violence are possible throughout the next several days. [...] Demonstrations have degenerated on several occasions into violent clashes between security forces and protesters, resulting in injuries.
February 17, 2012 – Warning of large scale public demonstrations
The U.S. Embassy notes the possibility of large-scale public demonstrations throughout Libya on February 17. As a result, there may be increased inconvenience and security risk to U.S. citizens that day. Protests in Libya have previously included celebratory gunfire and attacks on government buildings. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. U.S. citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
June 10, 2011 - Risk of Attacks Against Hotels and Public Buildings in Benghazi
U.S. Department of State Warden Message – Risk of Attacks Against Hotels and Public Buildings in Benghazi This Warden Message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens in Libya of the risk of attacks against hotels and public buildings in Benghazi. Official U.S. government personnel have been moved from the Hotel Tibesti, due to a bombing that occurred there on June 1, 2011.
July 19, 2011 - The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel to Libya
The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel to Libya, and recommends that U.S. citizens in Libya depart immediately due to the ongoing fighting between opposition and government forces throughout Libya. Currently, there is a risk of attacks against hotels and other public buildings in Benghazi and other opposition-held areas in Libya. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated February 25, 2011.
April 15, 2011 – Risk of Attacks Against Public Buildings
This Warden Message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens in Libya of the risk of attacks against public buildings, including hotels, in opposition-held towns in Libya such as Benghazi and Misratah.
Click here for the complete list of more repeated warnings about clashes, violent protests that have resulted in attacks on government buildings and other alerts.
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