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Back to Benghazi | Episode 1: The Consulate
6/5/2026
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55 mins
Topics
Introduction to the Series on Benghazi
Starts at 0:00
Terminology of the U.S. Consulate
Starts at 0:56
Chris Stevens and the U.S. Consulate's Establishment
Starts at 6:00
Security Environment in Benghazi
Starts at 12:00
Ansel al-Shariya's Formation
Starts at 17:50
Al-Qaeda's Response to Drone Strikes
Starts at 20:00
Al-Qaeda Plotting and Kidnapping Scheme
Starts at 21:10
Increasing Violence in Benghazi
Starts at 24:54
U.S. Ambassador's Security and Final Days
Starts at 29:19
Leadership of the Attack
Starts at 40:03
Second Attack on the Consulate
Starts at 43:24
Aftermath and Restoration of the Consulate
Starts at 46:15
Neglect of Local Landlords
Starts at 50:24