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Flashing Red: A Special Report on the Terrorist Attack at Benghazi
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Abstract
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs investigated a terror attack at Benghazi. The investigation focused on the terrorist attack at Benghazi on September 11, 2012, aiming to understand the events leading up to the attack, the response during the assault, and to provide recommendations for improving the security of American diplomatic personnel in dangerous locations. The report uncovered a significant increase in threats and instability in Benghazi leading up to the attack, with numerous incidents targeting Western interests. Despite clear warnings and evidence of danger, adequate security measures were not implemented, leading to tragic consequences.
Date
2012-12-30
Document Type
Senate Bipartisan Staff Report
Serial Number
Document Length
31 pages
Congress
112
Relation
DOI
Keywords
Staff Reports, Bipartisan, Senate
PAP Major Code
19: International Affairs and Foreign Aid
PAP Minor Code
1929: U.S. Diplomats, U.S. Embassies, U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreign Diplomats in the U.S., Passports