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Following the [[2012 diplomatic missions attacks]] that began on September 11, 2012, many nations and public officials released statements. Widespread early news coverage said that the protests were a spontaneous response to an online preview of ''[[Innocence of Muslims]],'' a movie considered offensive to Muslims. Later consideration of the Libya attack's complexity, of statements made by some Libyan officials, and of the potentially symbolic date (the anniversary of the [[September 11 attacks]]) fueled speculation of preplanned efforts. U.S. missions in [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]], and [[Benghazi]], [[Libya]], were attacked during the first day of the protest.

==Egypt==
[[Prime Minister of Egypt|Egyptian Prime Minister]] [[Hisham Kandil]] condemned violence, saying: "What happened at the U.S. embassy in Cairo is regrettable and [is] rejected by all Egyptian people and cannot be justified, especially if we consider that the people that produced this low film have no relation to the U.S. government. We ask the American government to take a firm position towards this film's producers within the framework of international charters that criminalise acts that stir strife on the basis of race, color or religion."<ref name="Reuters1">{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-usa-attack-idUSBRE88B0EI20120912|title=US ambassador to Libya killed in Benghazi attack|date=September 12, 2012|work=Reuters|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> [[Egyptian President]] [[Mohamed Morsi]] issued a statement 24 hours after the event, saying: "The presidency deplores the most vicious attempt to insult the person of Muhammad and condemns people who produced this extremist film"<ref name="Morsi">{{cite web|title=Press release from the Presidency of the Republic|url=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=409673332421923&set=a.377665218956068.90079.377633175625939&type=1&theater|language=ar |publisher=Presidency of Egypt|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> and asked President Obama to "act against the film".<ref name=WSJb>{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390444023704577649262203487818|title=Morsi Calls for 'End' to Film, Pledges Safety for Embassies|author=Matthew Dalton|date=September 13, 2012|newspaper=Wall Street Journal}}</ref> It added that the President had instructed Egyptian Embassy in the U.S. to "take possible legal action to respond to those persons who seek to sabotage the relations and dialogue between peoples and nations."<ref name="Morsi"/>

The site Onislam, which is affiliated with [[Al Azhar]], issued a fatwa condemning the violence.<ref>[http://www.onislam.net/english/ask-the-scholar/international-relations-and-jihad/relations-during-peace/459005-attacking-us-embassies-for-prophet-film-illegal.html Attacking U.S. embassies for Prophet Film: Illegal? - Relations during Peace - counsels - OnIslam.net]</ref> Al Azhar itself issued a fatwa condemning the violence.<ref>[http://www.onislam.net/english/shariah/muhammad/misconceptions/459016-al-azhar-scholars-condemn-offensive-prophet-film.html "Al-Azhar Scholars Condemn Offensive Prophet Film", OnIslam.net]</ref>

The initial reactions of President Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood were received coldly in the US. Both American media, policy experts and President Obama contrasted the allegedly insufficient and "mild" Egyptian reaction with the Libyan reaction, which they praised.<ref name="EgyptNotLibya">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/world/middleeast/egypt-not-libya-may-be-bigger-challenge-for-white-house.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&hp&gwh=DE6E3649712E4FD5AF3CD4F8902893B4|title=Egypt May Be Bigger Concern Than Libya for White House|author=Helene Cooper|date=13 September 2012|newspaper=New York Times}}</ref><ref name="BelatedResponse">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/opinion/the-belated-response-from-egypt.html?ref=todayspaper&gwh=BE7D3C45CADADE7CD8E4698D301D3707|title=Belated Response From Egypt|date=13 September 2012|newspaper=New York Times}}</ref><ref name="EgyptHears">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/world/middleeast/egypt-hearing-from-obama-moves-to-heal-rift-from-protests.html?pagewanted=1&gwh=4F869D388BEBE8928CDFE8F6077E5937&ref=middleeast|title=Egypt, Hearing From Obama, Moves to Heal Rift From Protests|newspaper=New York Times|date=13 September 2012|first1=David D.|last1=Kirkpatrick|first2=Helene|last2=Cooper|first3=Mark|last3=Landler}}</ref><ref name="AngryObama">{{cite news|url=http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/ad-lib/2012/sep/14/angry-president-obama-warns-morsi-and-egypt-protec/|title=An angry President Obama warns Morsi and Egypt to protect American Embassy or else|newspaper=Washington Times|date=14 September 2012}}</ref> Martin S. Indyk, a former U.S. ambassador to Egypt, criticized the "precious little" that Egyptian police did "the fourth time an embassy was assaulted in Cairo,"<ref name="EgyptNotLibya" /> while others criticized that the Morsi's 24-hour wait<ref name="EgyptNotLibya" /><ref name="EgyptHears" /><ref name="AngryObama" /> before his allegedly "mild" initial rebuke of the embassy attack, which allegedly seemed to focus more on condemnation of film.<ref name="EgyptNotLibya" /><ref name="BelatedResponse" /><ref name="EgyptHears" /><ref name="AngryObama" /> In an interview, Obama remarked that though Egypt was not hostile, it was not "necessarily an ally,"<ref name="EgyptNotLibya" /><ref name="AngryObama" /> though the administration later backed off from this statement.<ref name="EgyptHears" /> In a late-night phone call, Obama warned Morsi that relations could be jeopardized if Egypt failed to protect diplomats.<ref name="EgyptHears" /><ref name="AngryObama" /> Two days after, a particular Arabic release by the Brotherhood saying "Egyptians rise up to support Muhammad in front of the American Embassy. Sept. 11," was attacked by the U.S. embassy in a statement.<ref name="EgyptHears" />

Responding to this criticism, both Morsi and the Brotherhood took a much harder line against the embassy attacks, promising charges against those who scaled the embassy's walls, offering condolences for Stevens' death, and appearing on Egyptian television, telling Egyptians of their "religious duty to protect our guests and those who come to us from outside our nation ... I know that the people attacking the embassies do not represent any of us."<ref name="EgyptHears" /> Meanwhile, one Muslim Brotherhood spokesman defended its rhetoric, saying they balanced anger at the film with urging restraint, while its strategist, Khairat el-Shater wrote a letter to the NY Times, explaining that "Despite our resentment of the continued appearance of productions like the anti-Muslim film that led to the current violence, we do not hold the American government or its citizens responsible for acts of the few that abuse the laws protecting freedom of expression."<ref name="EgyptHears" />

==Libya==
{{see also|2012 Benghazi attack}}
[[List of heads of government of Libya|Libyan Prime Minister]] [[Mustafa Abushagur]]'s office condemned the attack and extended condolences, saying: "While strongly condemning any attempt to abuse the person of Muhammad, or an insult to our holy places and prejudice against the faith, we reject and strongly condemn the use of force to terrorise innocent people and the killing of innocent people." It also reaffirmed "the depth of relationship between the peoples of Libya and the U.S., which grew closer with the positions taken by the U.S. government in support of the revolution of February 17."<ref name="libyapm">{{cite web|title=Statement regarding the events at US Consulate in Benghazi|url=http://pm.gov.ly/news/%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B5-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AB-%D9%82%D9%86%D8%B5%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%8A.html|language=ar|publisher=Libyan Prime Minister's Office|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912182741/http://pm.gov.ly/news/%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B5-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AB-%D9%82%D9%86%D8%B5%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%8A.html|archive-date=September 12, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Mohamed Yousef el-Magariaf]], the President of the [[General National Congress of Libya]], said: "We apologise to the United States, the people and to the whole world for what happened. We confirm that no-one will escape from punishment and questioning."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-12/us-ambassador-to-libya-killed-in-mob-attack/4257964 |title=US ambassador among Libyan rocket attack dead |last=Brown |first=Matt |date=September 12, 2012 |website=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |publisher= |access-date=May 28, 2021 |quote=}}</ref> He also said "we expect the world to cooperate with us to confront to what is meant out of this kind of act of cowardice."<ref name="CNNGlobalReaction20120912" />

Libyans held demonstrations in Benghazi<ref>{{cite web|author=Jessica Testa|date=September 12, 2012|title=15 Photos Of Libyans Apologizing To Americans|publisher=BuzzFeed.com|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jtes/12-photos-of-benghazi-citizens-apologizing-to-amer|format=photographs}} ([http://imgur.com/a/tlCyI Additional such photographs.])</ref> and Tripoli<ref name="IdeaStruggle">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/13/world/middleeast/ideological-struggle-seen-in-middle-east-attacks.html?ref=world|title=Struggle for Ideological Upper Hand in Muslim World Seen as Factor in Attacks|author=Robert F. Worth|newspaper=New York Times|date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> on September 12, condemning the violence and holding signs such as, "Chris Stevens was a friend to all Libyans", and apologizing to Americans for the actions in their name and in the name of Muslims. The ''[[New York Times]]'' noted that young Libyans had also flooded Twitter with pro-American messages after the attacks.<ref name="IdeaStruggle"/>

It has been noted that Libyans are typically more positively inclined towards the US than their neighbors.<ref>{{cite news |title=Clinton: Libya Attacks By A 'Savage Group,' Not Libyan Government Or Its People |first=Ben |last=Armbruster |url=http://thinkprogress.org/security/2012/09/12/835421/clinton-libya-attacks-savage-group/ |newspaper=ThinkProgress |date=September 12, 2012 |access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> A 2012 Gallup poll noted that "A majority of Libyans (54%) surveyed in March and April 2012 approve of the leadership of the U.S. -- among the highest approval Gallup has ever recorded in the ... region, outside of Israel."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gallup.com/poll/156539/Opinion-Briefing-Libyans-Eye-New-Relations-West.aspx|title=Opinion Briefing: Libyans Eye New Relations With the West|date=18 August 2012|publisher=Gallup World Polling|author=Jay Loschky}}</ref> Another poll in Eastern Libya, taken in 2011, reported that the population was at the same time both deeply religious conservative Muslims and very pro-American, with 90% of respondents reporting favorable views of the US.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Backchannels/2011/1226/Eastern-Libya-poll-indicates-political-Islam-will-closely-follow-democracy|title=Eastern Libya poll indicates political Islam will closely follow democracy|author=Dan Murphy|publisher=CS Monitor|date=26 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iri.org/sites/default/files/2011%20December%2019%20Survey%20of%20Eastern%20Libya%20Public%20Opinion,%20October%2012-25,%202011.pdf |title=Survey of Public Opinion in Eastern Libya |publisher=International Republican Institute |access-date=September 14, 2012 |archive-date=September 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913130440/http://www.iri.org/sites/default/files/2011%20December%2019%20Survey%20of%20Eastern%20Libya%20Public%20Opinion,%20October%2012-25,%202011.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

[[Ali Aujali]], the ambassador to the U.S., praised Stevens as a "dear friend" and a "real hero" at a reception in Washington alongside Hillary Clinton. He also urged the U.S. to continue supporting Libya this "very difficult time" and that the young Libyan government needed help so that it could "maintain ... security and stability in our country."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://still4hill.com/2012/09/13/hillary-clinton-at-state-department-eid-ul-fitr-dinner/|title=Hillary Clinton at State Department Eid ul-Fitr Dinner|date=September 14, 2012|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref> The Libyan response to the crisis was praised and appreciated in the U.S., with U.S. President Barack Obama emphasising how the Libyans "helped our diplomats to safety" the following day.<ref name="EgyptNotLibya" /> A ''[[New York Times]]'' editorial criticised Egypt's government for not doing "what Libyan leaders did."<ref name="BelatedResponse" />

The Islamic institution of Dar al-Ifta' al-Libiyya, headed by Libya's [[Grand Mufti]] Al-Sadiq al-Ghiryani, issued a statement strongly condemning the attacks on the US diplomats and Libyan forces,<ref>{{cite news|last=Al-Ghiryani|first=Al-Sadiq|script-title=ar:بيان دار الإفتاء رقم (17) - حول الهجوم على القنصلية الأمريكية ببنغازي|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=436335863083179&set=a.436335856416513.115032.323591844357582&type=3&theater|access-date=16 September 2012|newspaper=دار الإفتاء الليبية|date=13 September 2012|language=ar}}</ref>  citing a [[hadith]] by the Islamic prophet Muhammad, "Whoever killed a ''Mu'ahid'' (a person who is granted the pledge of protection by the Muslims) shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise though its fragrance can be smelt at a distance of forty years (of traveling)".<ref>{{Hadith-usc|bukhari|usc=yes|9|83|49}}</ref>

==Yemen==
[[Yemeni President]] [[Abd Rabbuh Mansur Al-Hadi]] reacted to the attack in Sana'a and extended his apologies to the U.S., according to a statement released by the Yemeni Embassy in Washington, D.C. The statement added that the President instructed officials to "conduct an expeditious and thorough investigation into today's events" and confirmed that the perpetrators "will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law."<ref name=foxyemen>{{cite news|title=Yemeni government claims order 'restored' at US Embassy|url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/09/13/yemeni-government-claims-order-restored-at-us-embassy|publisher=Fox News|access-date=September 13, 2012|date=September 13, 2012}}</ref>

==United States==
===Government===
[[File:Barack Obama delivers statement on US Consulate attack in Benghazi Sep12, 2012.jpg|thumb|President Barack Obama, with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, delivering a statement at the White House on September 12, 2012 in which he condemned the attack on the U.S. Mission<ref>{{cite web|author=Compton, Matt|title=President Obama Discusses the Attack in Benghazi, Libya|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/09/12/president-obama-discusses-attack-benghazi-libya|date=September 12, 2012|via=[[NARA|National Archives]]|work=[[whitehouse.gov]]|access-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref>]]
[[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Barack Obama]] said that he "strongly condemned this outrageous attack" on U.S. diplomatic facilities. He further ordered that security be increased at all such facilities.<ref name="US won't rule out Islamist militant link to attack on US consulate in Libya - World News">{{cite web|url=http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/12/13824089-us-ambassador-3-others-killed-in-attacks-on-libya-mission?lite|title=US won't rule out Islamist militant link to attack on US consulate in Libya|publisher=Worldnews.nbcnews.com|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> Obama stated with respect to the death of four diplomats in Benghazi: "Today we mourn four more Americans who represent the very best of the United States of America. We will not waver in our commitment to see that justice is done for this terrible act. And make no mistake, justice will be done."<ref name="CNNGlobalReaction20120912">{{cite news|title=Libya, West condemn Benghazi killings; Afghans blast anti-Muslim film|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/12/world/meast/libya-reax/index.html?hpt=hp_t1|author=CNN Wire Staff|publisher=CNN|access-date=17 September 2012|date=12 September 2012}}</ref> A [[Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams|Marine FAST]] team was sent to Libya to help with security.<ref name="US Marine anti-terrorism team heads to Libya: official">{{cite news|url=https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gcIr1Sc4OgaJdoyNtVSeGOGmgoeQ?docId=CNG.497e614aeca24eef8dd48ac8abcecab0.ea1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131000007/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gcIr1Sc4OgaJdoyNtVSeGOGmgoeQ?docId=CNG.497e614aeca24eef8dd48ac8abcecab0.ea1|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 31, 2013|publisher=AFP|title=US Marine anti-terrorism team heads to Libya: official|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref>

[[United States Secretary of State|U.S. Secretary of State]] [[Hillary Clinton]] said: "Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the internet. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others.<ref name="aljaz">{{cite news|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/09/20129112108737726.html|title=US envoy dies in Benghazi consulate attack|date=September 12, 2012|publisher=Al Jazeera English|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> But let me be clear: There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind."<ref name="sky">{{cite web|url=http://www.skynews.com.au/politics/article.aspx?id=794301|title=Romney slams reaction to protest|publisher=Sky News|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> She also said: "America's commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear, there is no justification for this -- none. Violence like this is no way to honor a religion or faith and as long as there are those who would take innocent life in the name of God, the world will never know a true and lasting peace."<ref name="CNNGlobalReaction20120912" />
Minnesota Democrat [[Keith Ellison]], the first Muslim elected to Congress, condemned both the film and the protests. He stated that the "amateurish and stupid" film was "deeply offensive" to "anyone who respects the faith of others", while at the same time emphasising that "the United States government had no role in creating this film. In fact, the government has condemned it and the American people have rejected it; it violates the American value of religious tolerance. Responding with violence is never justified. And those who think they are doing so in the name of Islam are wrong and ill informed."<ref name="USMuslimsCondemn"/> [[U.S. Congress]]men, including [[Rand Paul]], [[Tom McClintock]], and [[Jeff Landry]], asked that aid to Egypt and Libya be halted or cut.<ref name=FOX2012a>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/09/12/lawmakers-call-for-libya-egypt-aid-to-be-stripped-over-attacks-on-us-posts/|title=Lawmakers call for Libya, Egypt aid to be stripped over attacks on US posts | work=Fox News | date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> U.S. Senators [[John McCain]], [[Lindsey Graham]] and [[Joe Lieberman]] stated: "[W]e cannot give in to the temptation to believe that our support for the democratic aspirations of people in Libya, Egypt, and elsewhere in the broader Middle East is naive or mistaken. We cannot resign ourselves to the false belief that the [[Arab Spring]] is doomed to be defined not by the desire for democracy and freedom that has inspired millions of people to peaceful action, but by the dark fanaticism of terrorists." If Americans would do this, it "would not only be a victory for the extremists and their associates, but a betrayal of everything for which Chris Stevens and his colleagues stood and gave their lives."<ref name="CNNGlobalReaction20120912" />

The Obama administration opened an investigation into whether the attack in Libya was a planned terrorist attack on the 11th anniversary of the [[September 11 attacks]], because it was "too coordinated or professional to be spontaneous", rather than a spontaneous mob that was angry over a YouTube video criticising Islam.<ref name="YAAP">{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4280821,00.html|title=Were Libya attacks coordinated to mark 9/11?|publisher=Yedioth Ahronot|agency=Associated Press|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> According to ''The New York Times'' and [[CNN]], officials within the Obama administration have said that they believe the attack in Benghazi was deliberate,<ref name=nyt2>{{cite news|title=Libya Attack Brings Challenges for U.S|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/13/world/middleeast/us-envoy-to-libya-is-reported-killed.html?pagewanted=all|access-date=September 13, 2012|newspaper=The New York Times|date=September 12, 2012|first1=David D.|last1=Kirkpatrick}}</ref> and reports indicate one or more<ref name="Reuters1"/><ref name="Pro-al Qaeda group seen behind deadly Benghazi attack">{{cite news |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/12/world/africa/libya-attack-jihadists/index.html|title=Pro-al Qaeda group seen behind deadly Benghazi attack|publisher=CNN|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> pro-[[al Qaeda]] groups may have been involved in the attack.

The [[United States Navy]] dispatched two {{sclass|Arleigh Burke|destroyer|1}}s, {{USS|McFaul|DDG-74|6}} and {{USS|Laboon|DDG-58|6}}, to the Libyan coast. The destroyers are equipped with [[Tomahawk (missile family)|Tomahawk]] [[cruise missile]]s. American [[unmanned aerial vehicle]]s were also sent to fly over Libya to search for the perpetrators of the attack.<ref>{{cite news|title=U.S. struggles to determine whether Libya attack was planned|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/13/world/africa/libya-us-ambassador-killed/index.html?hpt=hp_t2|access-date=September 13, 2012|newspaper=CNN|date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> The Pentagon announced it had sent [[FAST Marines]] to [[Yemen]] to bolster U.S. embassy security there after the attack.

====Cairo embassy statement====
At 6:17 [[Eastern Standard Time (North America)|EST in the United States]], 11 September - The embassy in Cairo released a statement:

<blockquote>The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims – as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions. Today, the 11th anniversary of the [[September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States]], Americans are honoring our patriots and those who serve our nation as the fitting response to the enemies of democracy. Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://egypt.usembassy.gov/pr091112.html |title= U.S. Embassy Condemns Religious Incitement|access-date=September 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912155134/http://egypt.usembassy.gov/pr091112.html |archive-date=September 12, 2012 }}</ref></blockquote>

At about 12:00 EST, protesters outside the Cairo embassy breach the wall and tear down U.S. flag. At about 16:00, the embassy posted a message on ''[[Twitter]]'' that read: "1) Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. 2) Of course we condemn breaches of our compound, we're the ones actually living through this. 3) Sorry, but neither breaches of our compound or angry messages will dissuade us from defending freedom of speech AND criticizing bigotry"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stream.wsj.com/story/mideast-violence/SS-2-55690/SS-2-56027/ |title=Who Said What: Timeline of Statements on Libya, Egypt Attacks |publisher=Stream.wsj.com |date=2012-09-11 |access-date=2012-09-16}}</ref>

;Domestic political controversy
Later in the day, Romney issued a statement saying: "It is disgraceful that the Obama Administration's first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks". [[Republican National Committee]] Chairman [[Reince Priebus]] also released a statement that read: "Obama sympathizes with attackers in Egypt. Sad and pathetic"<ref name="sky"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/12/mitt-romney-sympathy-libya_n_1877789.html |title=Mitt Romney's Accusation Of Obama 'Sympathy' With Benghazi Attackers Makes No Sense |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date= September 12, 2012|access-date=2012-09-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/09/12/1130789/-Reince-Priebus-Must-Resign|title=Reince Priebus Must Resign|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>Washington Post [https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/09/12/rnc-chair-obama-sympathizes-with-attackers/ RNC Chair: Obama ‘sympathizes with attackers’] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915225045/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/09/12/rnc-chair-obama-sympathizes-with-attackers/ |date=September 15, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="wpost">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/09/12/romney-calls-obama-response-to-libya-attacks-disgraceful/?print=11|title=Romney calls Obama administration response to Libya attacks 'disgraceful'|newspaper=Washington Post|access-date=September 12, 2012|archive-date=March 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306084126/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/09/12/romney-calls-obama-response-to-libya-attacks-disgraceful/?print=11|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The next day, Romney reiterated the statements: "I also believe the administration was wrong to stand by a statement sympathizing with a those who had breached our Embassy in Egypt instead of condemning their actions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/after-embassy-attacks-romney-doubles-down-on-obam |title=After Embassy Attacks, Romney Doubles Down On Obama Criticism |publisher=Buzzfeed.com |date=2012-09-12 |access-date=2012-09-16}}</ref> The embassy in Cairo put out a statement after their grounds had been breached, protesters were inside the grounds. They reiterated that statement after the breach. I think it's a -- a terrible course for America to stand in apology for our values. ... It's their administration. Their administration spoke. The president takes responsibility not just for the words that come from his mouth but also from the words of his ambassadors, from his administration, from his embassies, from his State Department. They clearly sent mixed messages to the world. The statement that came from the administration -- and the embassy is the administration -- the statement that came from the administration was a statement which is akin to apology. And I think was a severe miscalculation." Paul Ryan echoed Romney's criticism, saying: "The administration sent mixed signals to those who attacked our embassy in Egypt and mixed signals to the world."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/09/paul-ryan-ramps-up-his-tone-in-wake-of-obama-criticism/ |title=Paul Ryan Ramps Up His Tone in Wake of Obama Criticism - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date=2012-09-12 |access-date=2012-09-16}}</ref>

When directly asked about Romney's statements, Obama told [[60 Minutes]] that Romney "seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57511601-503544/obama-romney-shoots-first-aims-later/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912232134/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57511601-503544/obama-romney-shoots-first-aims-later/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 12, 2012 |title=Obama: Romney shoots first, aims later - Political Hotsheet |publisher=CBS News |date=2012-09-12 |access-date=2012-09-16}}</ref> Obama said that Romney "didn't have his facts right".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Obama-Says-Romney-Didn-t-Have-His-Facts-3861043.php |title=Obama Says Romney 'Didn't Have His Facts Right' in Criticism |publisher=SFGate |date=2012-09-12 |access-date=2012-09-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914175214/http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Obama-Says-Romney-Didn-t-Have-His-Facts-3861043.php |archive-date=September 14, 2012 }}</ref>

The editorial board of the ''[[Denver Post]]'' noted that Romney's critique of the embassy's statement was "out [of] line," but also stated: "This country cannot allow extremists anywhere to dictate what Americans speak, write, draw or film ... Sorry, provocative speech is not an abuse of free speech. It is precisely the speech the [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment]] exists to protect."<ref>Editorial Board, [http://www.denverpost.com/recommended/ci_21527501 Editorial: Deadly enemies of free speech], ''[[Denver Post]]'', 12 September 2012.</ref>

===Muslim community===
The [[Council on American Islamic Relations]] (CAIR) condemned the attack.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?ArticleID=26978&&name=n&&currPage=1|title=CAIR - Council on American-Islamic Relations - CAIR|date=September 4, 2006|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref> Imam Mohamed Magid, the president of the [[Islamic Society of North America]], an umbrella organisation of regional Muslims, condemned the violence at a news conference standing alongside a Baptist minister, a rabbi, and Ali Aujali, the Libyan ambassador to the U.S. He said: "Those who did this act of violence fall into the trap of the people who want them to act that way." Salam al-Marayati, president of the Los Angeles-based [[Muslim Public Affairs Council]], said in a published statement that "America is our home and is home to Islam, like so many other religions. Anyone who attempts to promote the misconception that Muslims are not integrated into America is fomenting more fear and destructive behavior."<ref name="USMuslimsCondemn">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/13/us/american-muslim-leaders-condemn-attacks.html?_r=1|title=American Muslim Leaders Condemn Attacks|newspaper=New York Times|author=Laurie Goodstein|date=September 12, 2012}}</ref>

===Domestic commentary===
[[Isobel Coleman]] has observed that one reason for why [[U.S. government]] institutions were attacked was "a widespread problem across the Arab world: People who have lived their lives largely under dictatorship simply cannot understand how a film can be made without government sanction."<ref>{{cite news|last=Coleman|first=Isobel|title=Will Egypt's leaders calm or fan the crisis?|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/12/opinion/coleman-egypt-libya/index.html|access-date=16 September 2012|newspaper=[[CNN]]|date=13 September 2012}}</ref> Law professor [[Jack Balkin]] elaborated upon this point in an interview with ''[[The Atlantic]]'': "Some Egyptians and Libyans think that any products of the U.S. media that make it to their countries have at least tacit U.S. government approval. A very small part of this sad mess may be a [[cultural translation]] problem."<ref>{{cite news|last=Chertoff|first=Emily|title=That Anti-Muhammad Film: It's Totally Protected by the 1st Amendment|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/09/that-anti-muhammed-film-its-totally-protected-by-the-1st-amendment/262324/|access-date=16 September 2012|newspaper=[[The Atlantic]]|date=13 September 2012}}</ref> [[Newt Gingrich]] claims September 12 that the Egypt and the Libya attacks are connected.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/12/gingrich-egypt-and-libya-attacks-connected-backs-romney-statement-on-pres-obama/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912223500/http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/12/gingrich-egypt-and-libya-attacks-connected-backs-romney-statement-on-pres-obama/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 12, 2012 | work=CNN | title=Gingrich: Egypt and Libya attacks connected; backs Romney statement on Pres. Obama | date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> The same day, [[Marco Rubio]] speaks of "mob" attacks.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://saintpetersblog.com/2012/09/sen-rubio-condemns-senseless-mob-attacks-in-libya-egypt/ |title=Sen. Rubio condemns "senseless mob attacks" in Libya, Egypt &#124; Saint Petersblog |access-date=October 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024063701/http://saintpetersblog.com/2012/09/sen-rubio-condemns-senseless-mob-attacks-in-libya-egypt/ |archive-date=October 24, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Other international statements==
=== Supranational bodies ===
{{flag|Gulf Cooperation Council|23px}} – GCC Secretary-General [[Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani]] released a statement that said: "This film cannot be accepted or excused as it abuses the feelings of Muslims and non-Muslims who reject insulting prophets, religions and beliefs." The secretary-general also "condemned acts of violence against US embassies in some countries," adding that "our anger ... is no excuse to such carry out such attacks that only serve the low and suspicious aims of those who produced it."<ref>{{cite news|title=GCC condemns anti-Islam film, violence|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/bahrain/gcc-condemns-anti-islam-film-violence-1.1075228|access-date=18 September 2012|newspaper=Gulf News|date=14 September 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|United Nations|23px}} – U.N. Secretary-General [[Ban Ki-moon]]'s office released a statement that read: "The United Nations rejects defamation of religion in all forms. At the same time, nothing justifies the brutal violence which occurred in Benghazi"<ref>{{cite web|title=Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Attack against United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya|url=https://www.un.org/sg/statements/?nid=6286|publisher=United Nations|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|European Union|23px}} – In a statement, E.U. High Representative for Foreign Affairs [[Baroness Ashton]] condemned the attacks in "strongest possible terms" and urged "the Libyan authorities to work tirelessly to bring those responsible for these killings to justice."<ref name=eustmt>{{cite web|title=Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the killing of U.S. officials in Libya|url=http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/132388.pdf|publisher=European Union|access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref>

=== Middle East and North Africa ===
{{flag|Algeria|23px}} – Foreign Minister [[Mourad Medelci]] offered his condolences to Hillary Clinton over the death of Ambassador Stevens. The foreign ministry also sharply criticised the movie "Innocence of Muslims".<ref name=AlgeriaMorocco>{{cite news|title=Algeria, Morocco slam anti-Islam film, offer U.S. condolences|url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/52825/World/Region/Algeria,-Morocco-slam-antiIslam-film,-offer-US-con.aspx|newspaper=[[Al-Ahram]]|date=September 13, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Bahrain|23px}} – The [[Government of Bahrain|Bahraini government]] condemned the film and called upon the [[Organisation of Islamic Conference]] "take a strong stand against these heinous acts which fuel sedition".<ref>{{cite news|last=Al A'ali|first=Mohammed|title=Thousands protest in Bahrain|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=337803|access-date=18 September 2012|newspaper=Gulf Daily News|date=15 September 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Iran|23px}} – [[President of Iran]] [[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]] condemned the anti-Islam film in addition to the violence it caused, saying "We also believe that this must also be resolved in a humane atmosphere, in a participatory environment and we do not like anyone losing their lives or being killed for any reason, anywhere in the world."<ref name=CNN-Iran>{{cite news|title=Iran's president condemns anti-Islam film, the violence it sparked|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/23/world/meast/iran-ahmadinejad-interview/index.html?hpt=hp_t3|access-date=23 September 2012|newspaper=CNN|date=23 September 2012|author=CNN Wire Staff}}</ref>

{{flag|Israel|23px}} – [[Prime Minister of Israel|Prime Minister]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] sent condolences after the attacks saying, "The people of Israel grieve with the American people, If there's any people in the world that understands what Americans are going through, what they went through in 9/11, it's the people of Israel, who've been standing at the forefront of the battle against terrorism, who've lost loved ones and who deeply, deeply sympathize with the people of America at this time,"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.europeonline-magazine.eu/israel-expresses-condolences-over-libya-attack_237594.html|title=EUROPE ONLINE|first=europe online publishing house gmbh -|last=europeonline-magazine.eu|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref> In a separate statement, Foreign Minister [[Avigdor Liberman]] condemned the attacks and said that "Israel stands by the United States in the fight for the free world and against terrorism."<ref name=israelmfa>{{cite web|title=Israel condemns attacks on U.S. diplomatic missions|url=http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Government/Communiques/2012/Israel_condemns_attacks_US_diplomatic_missions_12-Sep-2012.htm|publisher=Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs|access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> He added: "The rioters who attacked the American diplomatic missions are people who want to impose their views and beliefs at any price, and for them the ideals of freedom of speech and freedom of conscience are concepts that are to be removed from this world together with all Western culture."<ref name=israelmfa/><ref>{{cite web|title=Netanyahu: Israel Understands America's Grief|url=http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/insideisrael/2012/September/Netanyahu-Israel-Understands-Americas-Grief/|publisher=CBN|access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Lebanon|23px}} – [[Hezbollah]] leader [[Hassan Nasrallah]], condemned the film and said that the spread and broadcasting of the video through the internet must be stopped and the people responsible behind these film should be punished.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2012/sep/17/hezbollah-muhammad-film-video?newsfeed=true|title=Hezbollah gives angry reaction to Muhammad film - video|agency=Reuters|date=September 17, 2012|access-date=April 1, 2017|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref>

{{flag|Morocco|23px}} – Morocco described the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi as "shameful aggression", and sent condolences to the American people. The government also denounced the anti-Islam film, adding that the attacks "cannot, in any case, be justified."<ref name=AlgeriaMorocco/>

{{flag|Saudi Arabia|23px}} – Saudi Arabia expressed condolences to the United States for the victims of the violence and denounced the violent anti-American protests. The Kingdom also condemned the anti-Islam film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Saudi condemns anti-Islam film and violent reaction|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-protests-saudi-idUSBRE88C0UX20120913|work=Reuters|date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> In addition, Saudi Grand Mufti, [[Abdul-Azeez ibn Abdullaah Aal ash-Shaikh|Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al al Sheikh]], regarded attacks on foreign embassies as acts contrary to Islam.<ref name=ctribune>{{cite news|title=Saudi Grand Mufti calls attacks on foreign embassies un-Islamic|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-protests-muftibre88e0bv-20120915,0,5110710.story|access-date=September 15, 2012|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=September 15, 2012|agency=Reuters|location=Riyadh}}</ref>

{{flag|United Arab Emirates|23px}} – Foreign Minister Shaikh [[Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] called on the U.N. Security Council to act against the defamation of religion in order to prevent violent acts. Nahyan said: "The UAE carries a message of moderation, peace and opposition to terrorism and fundamentalism in all forms".<ref>{{cite news|title=UAE urges UN to protect all religions|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/government/uae-urges-un-to-protect-all-religions-1.1074646|access-date=September 13, 2012|newspaper=Gulf News|date=September 13, 2012}}</ref>

=== Asia ===
{{flag|Afghanistan|2013|23px}}[[Islamic Republic of Afghanistan|(Islamic Republic)]] – With respect to a film mocking the Prophet Mohammed The office of President [[Hamid Karzai]] issued a statement in which it "strongly and resolutely denounces this desecrating act and declares its serious abhorrence in the face of such an insult. Prophet Mohammed ... was the greatest prophet of Islam, a prophet sent to guide mankind, a pacifist and a promoter of truth and honesty in the universe. In fact, insult to the greatest Prophet of Islam means insult to high values of 1.5 billion Muslims across the world. This offensive act has stoked interfaith enmity and confrontation and badly impacted the peaceful coexistence between human beings."<ref name="CNNGlobalReaction20120912" />

{{flag|Brunei|23px}} – The Prime Minister's Office released a statement condemning the film and called for Bruneian Muslims to not to resort violent protest and to stop the spread of not only the film but also matters "of similar kind" through the media.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bt.com.bn/news-national/2012/09/26/sultanate-condemns-anti-islam-film-urges-restraint |title=Sultanate condemns anti-Islam film, urges restraint &#124; the Brunei Times |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121231104044/http://www.bt.com.bn/news-national/2012/09/26/sultanate-condemns-anti-islam-film-urges-restraint |archive-date=31 December 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

{{flag|China|23px}} – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that the Chinese government was "shocked" by the attacks and that it "strongly condemn[s] the violent deeds". It further reminded the Libyan government about its obligation to protect foreign ambassadors under the [[Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120914050145/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-09/13/c_123708330.htm China condemns U.S. diplomatic compound attack]. Beijing: Xinhua. September 13, 2012.</ref>

{{flag|India|23px}} – Foreign Secretary [[Ranjan Mathai]] in a press release said "We are deeply shocked at the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. India strongly condemns the violent acts which unfortunately resulted in the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya and other officials." The secretary has spoken to U.S. Ambassador in Delhi and conveyed condolences at the tragic loss of life.<ref name="mea">{{cite news|url=http://meaindia.nic.in/mystart.php?id=530320070|title=Statement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya|date=September 12, 2012|publisher=Ministry of External Affairs|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Indonesia|23px}} – President [[Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono]] said that the film was "demeaning to Islam" and called for action to stop insults to religious sensitivities.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/374154/protest-over-film-prompts-closure-us-mission-indonesian-city| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121020192007/http://mb.com.ph/articles/374154/protest-over-film-prompts-closure-us-mission-indonesian-city| archive-date = 2012-10-20| title = Protest over film prompts closure of US mission in Indonesian city {{!}} The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online| website = [[Manila Bulletin]]}}</ref>

{{flag|Japan|23px}} – The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Japan)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] said in a statement upon learning the incident in Benghazi Japan extends condolences to the victims, their families and the U.S. government and also "resolutely condemns such acts of violence". Japan also reiterated the Libyan governments responsibilities, as prescribed by international law to protect the premises of foreign mission and their members and "strongly hopes that the government will make further efforts toward the improvement of peace and order". Japan will continue to ensure the safety of their nationals abroad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofa.go.jp/announce/announce/2012/9/0912_01.html|title=MOFA: Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan on the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Libya|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref>

{{flag|Pakistan|23px}} – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Pakistani government strongly condemns the killing of Ambassador Stevens and his staff members in Benghazi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistan Condemns the Killing of U.S. Ambassador in Libya|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/mfa/pages/article.aspx?id=1297&type=1|publisher=Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs|access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> On Thursday, Pakistan tightened security for [[Embassy of the United States, Islamabad|U.S. embassy in Islamabad]], Consulate Generals in  [[Peshawar]], [[Lahore]] and [[Karachi]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Security tightened for US diplomatic missions|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/09/13/news/national/pakistan-tightens-security-for-us-diplomatic-missions/|access-date=22 September 2012|newspaper=Pakistan Today|date=13 September 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Philippines|23px}} - The [[Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines)|Department of Foreign Affairs]] released a statement saying that the Philippines is "outraged by the horrific criminal and senseless act of violence in Benghazi which should be condemned by the international community". The statement also stresses that the attacks were a "serious violation of long standing norms of international law" and reiterated that "diplomatic and consular agents should not be harmed and that the diplomatic and consular premises are inviolable". The Philippines also extended condolences to the U.S. Ambassador, the embassy staff and their families.<ref>[http://www.dfa.gov.ph/main/index.php/newsroom/dfa-releases/6341-statement-of-the-department-of-foreign-affairs-on-the-killing-of-the-us-ambassador-and-us-embassy-staff-in-libya Statement of the Department of Foreign Affairs on the Killing of the U.S. Ambassador and U.S. Embassy Staff in Libya<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Philippine National Police has stepped up additional security for American diplomatic facilities.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/50184/security-outside-us-embassies-around-the-world-tightened|title=Security outside US embassies around the world tightened|date=2012-09-14|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}</ref>

{{flag|Singapore|23px}} –  The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] condemns the violence in Benghazi and the anti-Islam film which incited protests around the globe. It also told said that Singapore expresses its deepest condolences to the victims and their respective families and friends. The foreign ministry spokesman also said that foreign diplomatic missions and their staffs are protected and guaranteed under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.<ref>http://www.bikyamasr.com/77474/singapore-lashes-out-at-anti-islam-film-condemns-libya-violence/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>

{{flag|Turkey|23px}} – President [[Abdullah Gül]] sent a message to U.S. President Barack Obama in which he expressed his condolences and condemned the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi which killed U.S. Ambassador Stevens and four other Americans.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gul condemned attack on the American consulate|url=http://www.aa.com.tr/en/news/80939--gul-condemned-attack-on-the-american-consulate|publisher=Anadolu Agency|access-date=September 12, 2012|date=September 12, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Erdoğan'dan Obama'ya başsağlığı |url=http://www.turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/haberdetay.aspx?NewsID=22566 |newspaper=Türkiye |date=September 13, 2012 |access-date=September 13, 2012 |language=tr}}</ref> Prime Minister [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]] also sent condolences to Obama in relation to the attacks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Turkish PM Offers Condolences to Obama over Killing of U.S. Ambassador in Benghazi|url=http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/141848/turkish-pm-offers-condolences-to-obama-over-killing-of-u-s-ambassador-in-benghazi.html|work=Anadolu Agency|publisher=The Journal of Turkish Weekly|access-date=September 13, 2012|date=September 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915091804/http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/141848/turkish-pm-offers-condolences-to-obama-over-killing-of-u-s-ambassador-in-benghazi.html|archive-date=September 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In a separate statement, Turkish Foreign Ministry also said it strongly condemns the attack and standing by American people in solidarity. It added that Turkey expects that Libyan authorities will bring those responsible in the death of the American ambassador to justice.<ref>{{cite web|title=Turkey condemns attack on American Consulate|url=http://www.news.az/articles/turkey/68100|publisher=News.Az|access-date=September 13, 2012|date=September 13, 2012|archive-date=September 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917042649/http://news.az/articles/turkey/68100|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Americas ===
{{flag|Argentina|23px}} – President [[Cristina Fernández de Kirchner]] said that she and the Argentine people condemned the attacks, and she deeply regrets the death of Ambassador Stevens.<ref>[http://www.infobae.com/notas/670158-La-Argentina-condeno-el-atentado-en-el-Consulado.htm.html "La Argentina condenó el atentado en el Consulado"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701212556/http://www.infobae.com/notas/670158-La-Argentina-condeno-el-atentado-en-el-Consulado.htm.html |date=July 1, 2013 }} ''infobae.com'', September 13, 2012</ref>

{{flag|Bahamas|23px}} – The [[Government of the Bahamas]] said it stood with its ally the United States and joined other "free and democratic" countries in condemning what it called a "cowardly" attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi. "We are shocked and dismayed by the disregard for life and this overt and violent display of intransigence by a fanatical minority towards the principles of freedom of expression and sovereignty, tenets that we hold so dear," Foreign Minister [[Fred Mitchell (Bahamian politician)|Fred Mitchell]] said in a statement. The Bahamian government said it reiterated its commitment to "freedom, democracy, tolerance and the prevalence of the rule of law as foundational pillars to an ordered and peaceful society." Mitchell said that diplomacy must always be the preferred option in resolving conflicts, whether the conflicts exist on a personal, national, or international level.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bahamas Condemns "Cowardly" Attack on US Consulate in Libya|url=http://www.caribjournal.com/2012/09/12/bahamas-condemns-cowardly-attack-on-us-embassy-in-libya/|access-date=28 September 2012|newspaper=CJ Caribbean Journal|date=12 September 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Brazil|23px}} – The [[Ministry of External Relations (Brazil)|Ministry of External Relations]], in a press release, stated that the Government of Brazil "vehemently repudiates" the attacks and "recalls the commitment required of all countries to uphold the [[Inviolability of diplomatic premises|inviolability principle of the premises of diplomatic and consular missions]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/sala-de-imprensa/notas-a-imprensa/ataques-contra-representacoes-diplomaticas-dos-eua|title=Attacks against US Diplomatic Missions|publisher=Ministry of External Relations of Brazil (Itamaraty)|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114180238/http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/sala-de-imprensa/notas-a-imprensa/ataques-contra-representacoes-diplomaticas-dos-eua|archive-date=November 14, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

{{flag|Canada|23px}} – Foreign Affairs Minister [[John Baird (Canadian politician)|John Baird]] issued a statement condemning the attack and urging "Libyan officials to ensure the extremists responsible are brought to swift justice."<ref name=facanada>{{cite web|title=Canada Deplores Deadly Attack on U.S. Consulate in Libya|url=http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/09/12a.aspx?lang=eng&view=d|publisher=Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Canada|access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> He also called on the Libyan government to "take all necessary measures to protect diplomatic premises in accordance with Libya's international obligations."

{{flag|Chile|23px}} – The government of Chile "expressed its strongest condemnation of the terrorist attack against the U.S. ambassador in Libya,". It also reiterated the country's "confidence that these events will not affect the democratization process the Libyan society is currently engaged in."<ref name="news.xinhuanet">{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-09/13/c_131847808.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917021814/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-09/13/c_131847808.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 17, 2012|title=LatAm countries condemn attack against U.S. consulate in Libya - Xinhua - English.news.cn|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref>

{{flag|Colombia|23px}} - The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia]] through an express statement "strongly condemns the terrorist attack" and expressed "its solidarity and condolences to the U.S. government and the families of the victims."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.com/internacionales/colombia-condena-el-atentado-contra-un-consulado-de-estados-unidos-en-libia-450182.html |title=Colombia condena el atentado contra un consulado de Estados Unidos en Libia |website=[[American Broadcasting Company]] |date=September 12, 2012 |language=es |access-date=September 14, 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

{{flag|Cuba|23px}} – Cuba condemned the attacks in Benghazi. The Foreign Ministry's statement said "violence against diplomats is not justified anywhere, or under any circumstances."<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.denverpost.com/rawnews/ci_21527251/cuba-condemns-libya-attack-americans | work=Denver Post | title=Cuba condemns Libya attack on Americans | date=September 12, 2012 | access-date=September 16, 2012 | archive-date=September 16, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916010944/http://www.denverpost.com/rawnews/ci_21527251/cuba-condemns-libya-attack-americans | url-status=dead }}</ref>

{{flag|Costa Rica|23px}} – Costa Rica expressed "its complete rejection" of any terrorist attacks especially those that target diplomats and said that "Costa Rica makes a vehement call for respecting international law, in particular, the obligations set out in the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic Relations,".<ref name="news.xinhuanet" />

{{flag|El Salvador|23px}} – The Salvadoran Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement in which it expressed its strongest condemnation of the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt and called upon all states to ensure, pursuant to the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations, that all appropriate steps are taken to protect the premeses of diplomatic missions.<ref>[http://www.rree.gob.sv/index.php?/avisos-ciudadano/el-salvador-condena-ataques-a-representaciones-de-estados-unidos-en-libia-y-egipto.php El Salvador condena ataques a representaciones de Estados Unidos en Libia y Egipto]. San Salvador: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. September 13, 2012</ref>

{{flag|Guatemala|23px}} – The [[Congress of Guatemala|Government of Guatemala]] rejected and condemned the "intolerant religious manifestation" and expressed its solidarity to the United States and the families of the victims. Guatemala urged others to "respect the inviolability of the properties of the diplomatic missions ..."<ref>{{cite news|title=Guatemala condena ataque a embajada estadounidense en Libia |url=http://www.prensalibre.com/noticias/politica/Guatemala-condena-embajada-estadounidense-Libia_0_772722954.html |access-date=September 14, 2012 |newspaper=[[Prensa Libre (Guatemala)|Prensa Libre]] |date=September 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915143021/http://prensalibre.com/noticias/politica/Guatemala-condena-embajada-estadounidense-Libia_0_772722954.html |archive-date=September 15, 2012 |url-status=live |language=es |df=mdy-all }}</ref>

{{flag|Mexico|23px}} – The [[Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (Mexico)|Secretariat of Foreign Affairs]] expressed its condolences on the behalf of Mexico for the violence against the U.S. representatives in Libya and Egypt, and especially for the assassination of the U.S. agent.<ref>{{cite news|title=México condena ataque contra consulado de EU en Libia |url=http://www.oem.com.mx/eloccidental/notas/n2692951.htm |access-date=September 14, 2012 |newspaper=[[Organización Editorial Mexicana]] |date=September 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203205055/http://www.oem.com.mx/eloccidental/notas/n2692951.htm |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |url-status=live |language=es |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The agency expressed its solidarity with the United States and with the families of the victims.<ref>{{cite news|title=México condena ataques a embajadas de EU |url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/869908.html |access-date=September 14, 2012 |newspaper=[[El Universal (Mexico City)|El Universal]] |date=September 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915034951/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/869908.html |archive-date=September 15, 2012 |url-status=live |language=es |df=mdy-all }}</ref>

{{flag|Panama|23px}} – The [[Government of Panama]] expressed its condolences to the government and people of the United States for the deaths in Benghazi. The Panamanian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned this kind of actions, which "cause mourning and pain to a friend country," adding the diplomatic missions in the world should be protected by local authorities.<ref>{{cite news|title=LatAm countries condemn attack against U.S. consulate in Libya|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-09/13/c_131847808.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917021814/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-09/13/c_131847808.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 17, 2012|access-date=28 September 2012|date=13 September 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Paraguay|23px}} – The [[Government of Paraguay]] called for those responsible to be brought to justice. "The [Paraguayan] Ministry of Foreign Relations, while reiterating its most forceful rejection of these acts of violence and intolerance, asks ... Libya to impose a just punishment on those responsible."<ref>{{cite news|title=Latin America condemns attack on U.S. consulate in Libya|url=http://infosurhoy.com/cocoon/saii/xhtml/en_GB/features/saii/features/main/2012/09/12/feature-04|access-date=23 September 2012|newspaper=infosurhoy|date=12 September 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Venezuela|23px}} – The [[List of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela|Foreign Ministry]] condemned the attacks, saying the attacks "violated the territorial sovereignty of the United States and the immunity that protects all diplomatic missions."{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}

=== Oceania ===
{{flag|Australia|23px}} – Foreign Minister [[Bob Carr]] condemned the "barbaric attack" on the United States consulate in Libya. He also called Ambassador Stevens a "friend to Australia" and noted that "Libya is a country finding its way out of the wreckage of decades of dictatorship, and struggling with the challenges of rogue militia and Gaddafi sympathisers."<ref>{{cite web|title=Attack on U.S. Consulate in Benghazi|url=http://foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2012/bc_mr_120913.html|publisher=Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs|access-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Federated States of Micronesia|23px}} - The [[Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia]] expressed its condolences over the attack to the United States Department of State and condemned the acts of violence.<ref>{{cite web|title=Congressional Resolution No. 17-169|url=http://www.fsmcongress.fm/pdf%20documents/17th%20Congress/Resolutions/CR%2017-169.pdf|publisher=fsmcongress.fm}}</ref>

=== Europe ===
{{flag|Austria|23px}} – Vice-Chancellor and Foreign Minister [[Michael Spindelegger]] was "deeply shocked" and condemned "in the strongest terms the murder of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other consulate employees in Bengazhi [sic]." He added that "the new Libya ... must draw a clear line here."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/news/press-releases/2012/spindelegger-schockiert-ueber-angriff-auf-us-vertretung-in-bengasi.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121215193650/http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/news/press-releases/2012/spindelegger-schockiert-ueber-angriff-auf-us-vertretung-in-bengasi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 15, 2012|title=Spindelegger shocked by attack on US consulate in Bengazhi – BMEIA, Außenministerium Österreich|first=Außenministerium der Republik|last=Österreich|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref>

{{flag|Belgium|23px}} – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister [[Didier Reynders]] "strongly" condemned the attacks, expressed condolences to the American people and government. He "welcomes the fact that the Libyan President has condemned this attack and that he is promising the Libyan government's full support in bringing the perpetrators of this cowardly attack to justice."<ref>{{cite press release |title=Minister Reynders condemns the attack against the American consulate in Benghazi |url=http://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/Newsroom/news/press_releases/foreign_affairs/2012/09/ni_120912_attack_american_consulate_benghazi.jsp |publisher=FPS Foreign Affairs Belgium |date=September 12, 2012 |access-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Bulgaria|23px}} – Foreign Minister [[Nickolay Mladenov]] condemned the attack, stating that killing "in the name of religion" is unacceptable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.bg/en/news/view/33218|title=Bulgaria condemns attack in Benghazi|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|France|23px}} – Foreign Minister [[Laurent Fabius]] condemned the "shocking" attacks in Benghazi and extended condolences to the family and friends of the victims as well to the American people. He also told that France wants the Libyan government to shed full light on these "heinous crimes" and to take measures to ensure the protection of diplomatic missions and personnel in their territory. He finally added that despite the tragedy France "must not abandon the goal of building a democratic and free Libya."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/libya/events-7697/2012/article/attack-on-the-american-consulate |title=Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi - Statement by Laurent Fabius (12.09.12) - France-Diplomatie |access-date=September 19, 2012 |archive-date=September 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920093354/http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/libya/events-7697/2012/article/attack-on-the-american-consulate |url-status=dead }}</ref>

{{flag|Germany|23px}} – Foreign Minister [[Guido Westerwelle]] condemned the attacks in "the strongest possible terms" and noted that "Yesterday's events in Cairo and Benghazi make abundantly clear what religious fanaticism can lead to."<ref name=germany>{{cite web|title=Foreign Minister Westerwelle condemns attacks on U.S. missions in the strongest possible terms|url=http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Infoservice/Presse/Meldungen/2012/120912-Angriffe_US-Vertretungen.html|publisher=German Federal Foreign Office|access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Hungary|23px}} – In a statement, the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hungary)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary]] condemned the unjustifiable murderous attack, which caused the death of four American citizens who worked to support the democratic transformation in Libya. Hungary undertook to represent the interests of the United States in Libya for several months in 2011 as a protective power. Foreign Minister [[János Martonyi]] also sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, expressing the deepest condolences and sympathies of the Hungarian Government and the people of Hungary.<ref name=hungary>{{cite web|title=Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary on the Attacks against the Consulate of the United States in Benghazi|url=http://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-foreign-affairs/news/statement-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-of-hungary-on-the-attacks-against-the-consulate-of-the-united-states-in-benghazi|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary|access-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Italy|23px}} – [[Prime Minister of Italy|Prime Minister]] [[Mario Monti]] said in a news conference, "We will continue to support the government of the new democratic Libya, which we are sure will spare no effort in preventing Libya's new course from being hijacked," and added condemnation to the attacks.<ref>[http://www.muslimnews.co.uk/news/news.php?article=23323 The Muslim News<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

{{flag|Norway|23px}} – Minister of foreign affairs [[Jonas Gahr Støre]] strongly condemned the attacks saying "We condemn the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi and the killing of diplomats and ordinary civilians in the strongest terms. Such acts of violence are indefensible. We will raise this matter with the Libyan authorities. Under international law, the receiving state has full responsibility for the security of diplomatic and consular missions and their staff".<ref>{{cite press release |title=Norway condemns attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi |url=http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/ud/press/news/2012/attack_benghazi.html?id=698989 |publisher=Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs |date=September 12, 2012 |access-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Romania|23px}} – Foreign Minister [[Titus Corlăţean]] condemned the attack in Benghazi and sent a letter of condolences to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on 12 September. On the same day, the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Romania)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] stated in a press release that "Romania requests the new Libyan authorities to urgently respond by measures to capture and bring before justice the perpetrators" of the attack, adding that "the international community must not condone such attacks against members of the diplomatic corps in the line of duty".<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.mae.ro/en/node/15280 | title=Message of Foreign Minister Titus Corlăţean to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, condemning the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi | publisher=Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs | date=September 12, 2012 | access-date=September 15, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Russia|23px}} – Foreign Minister [[Sergei Lavrov]] sent a telegram to U.S. Secretary of State [[Hillary Clinton]], saying he was "shocked by the tragic deaths" of the ambassador and the other diplomats, and asked her to convey his country's condolences to the victims families.<ref>{{cite web|title=Telegram from Russian Foreign Minister S.V. Lavrov to US Secretary of State H. Clinton regarding the death of US Ambassador to Libya C. Stevens|url=http://www.mid.ru/brp_4.nsf/newsline/7B8354A53273285544257A770059F33C|language=ru|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation|access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref>

{{flag|Serbia|23px}} - Serbian MFA had strongly condemned the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi and the killing of Ambassador Stevens and three other US Embassy staff in Libya, welcomed the rapid response and condemnation of the attack by the Libyan authorities and expressed belief that "the leadership and people of Libya will stop extremists from preventing further democratic development of the country".<ref>http://www.mfa.gov.rs/Statement/saopstenja12_e.html {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>

{{flag|Ukraine|23px}} – The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ukraine)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], said that Ukraine was "shocked by the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Libya" and strongly condemned the attacks. The director of the ministry's information policy department, Oleh Voloshyn said that "This awful crime, unfortunately, once again shows that the real security situation in Libya is far from what the international community tried to achieve through its actions against the country,".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-09/13/c_131846733.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008211050/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-09/13/c_131846733.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 8, 2015|title=Ukraine condemns attack on U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya - Xinhua - English.news.cn|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref>

{{flag|UK|23px}} – United Kingdom Foreign Secretary [[William Hague]] condemned the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi as "senseless and brutal" and added that the attack serves as "a reminder of the continuing need to bring law and order to all parts of Libya so that the people of Libya can have a safer, more peaceful and prosperous future."<ref name="fco">{{cite web|url=http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=809347882|title=Foreign Secretary condemns "brutal and senseless" attack on US Consulate General in Benghazi|publisher=Foreign & Commonwealth Office|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> He called upon the Libyan authorities to "take urgent action to improve security, particularly in Benghazi, and identify those responsible for such attacks."<ref name="CNNGlobalReaction20120912" />

{{flag|Holy See|23px}} – Vatican spokesman [[Federico Lombardi]] issued a statement that read: "The serious consequences of unjustified offence and provocations against the sensibilities of Muslim believers are once again evident." He continued: "The reactions they arouse, sometimes with tragic results, which in their turn nourish tension and hatred, unleashing unacceptable violence"<ref>{{cite news|author=Agence-France Presse |url=http://www.rappler.com/world/12297-don-t-provoke-muslims,-vatican-says |title=Don't provoke Muslims, Vatican says |work=Rappler |date=September 12, 2012 |access-date=September 13, 2012}}</ref>

===Other groups===
The [[Moro Islamic Liberation Front]], an Islamist group in the southern Philippines denied [[Al-Qaeda]] calls to attack US targets over the controversial film and have urged [[Filipino Muslims]] not to resort to violence. The group is currently in ceasefire with the [[Philippine government]] and has vowed not to attack American targets in the country. "We do not live in the dark ages, there are rules and laws that need to be followed," MILF's chief political officer Ghazali Jaafar said. He described the incident in Benghazi as a "senseless act of violence." He also said that the protection of diplomats and embassies must be honored even in war, and condemned the people behind the anti-Muslim film.<ref>[http://www.tribuneonline.org/index.php/headlines/item/4390-milf-nixes-attack-over-islam-film-us-envoys-assured-of-safety-%E2%80%94-palace tribuneonline.org]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20120917042710 |title=Mindanao Examiner |access-date=September 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920073430/http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20120917042710 |archive-date=September 20, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Blocking of the YouTube video==
{{further|Censorship of YouTube}}
The video has been blocked in Egypt and Libya by [[YouTube]]. [[Indonesia]] has also blocked the video,<ref>{{cite news|title=Indonesia Moves to Block Anti-Islamic Film|url=http://www.voanews.com/content/Indonesia-moves-to-block-anti-Islamic-film/1507021.html|access-date=September 13, 2012|newspaper=Voice of News|date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> while [[Afghanistan]] has blocked YouTube itself.<ref>{{cite news|title=Innocence of Muslims: Afghanistan Bans YouTube to Block Sam Bacile Anti-Muslim Film|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/383568/20120912/libya-sam-bacile-ambassador-chris-stevens-afghanistan.htm|access-date=September 13, 2012|newspaper=International Business Times|date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> It was reported that [[India]] is also planning to block the video and other similar pages.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zielenziger|first=Davis|title=Google Blocking Access To 'Innocence Of Muslims' In Middle East, India|website=[[International Business Times]]|date=September 14, 2012|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/384478/20120914/innocence-muslims-youtube-block-take-down.htm|access-date=15 September 2012}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|Egypt|Libya|United States}}
* [[Reactions to Innocence of Muslims|Reactions to ''Innocence of Muslims'']]
* [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy|''Jyllands-Posten'' Muhammad cartoons controversy]]
* [[2008 Serbia protests]], during which the U.S. embassy in Serbia was torched by a mob
* [[2011 Mazar-i-Sharif attack]]
* [[2011 attack on the British Embassy in Iran]], a mob invasion of the British embassy
* [[2011 attack on the Israeli Embassy in Egypt]]
* [[2012 U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi]]
* [[Arnold Lewis Raphel]], the previous U.S. ambassador to die in the line of duty
* [[List of attacks on diplomatic missions]]
* [[Arab Spring]]
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==References==
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==External links==
* [https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201645180959880549419.0004c9a894dfb66defab9&msa=0 Map of known ongoing protests] at [[Google Maps]]
* Protest coverage live blogs: [http://blogs.aljazeera.com/liveblog/topic/anti-islam-film-protests-10701 ''al-Jazeera''], [http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/09/14/middle_east_protest_live_blog ''Foreign Policy''], [http://live.reuters.com/Event/Middle_East ''Reuters''], [https://www.theguardian.com/world/middle-east-live ''The Guardian''], [http://english.al-akhbar.com/live-event/live-blog-anti-us-protests-rock-middle-east ''al Akhbar English'']
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061209070645/http://libya.usembassy.gov/ United States embassy in Libya]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150307001551/http://egypt.usembassy.gov/ United States embassy in Egypt]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061219191540/http://yemen.usembassy.gov/ United States embassy in Yemen]

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