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The ''February 17th Martyrs Brigade'' was called on for assistance by the US government during the [[2012 Benghazi attack]].<ref name="13hours">[[13 Hours (book)|''13 Hours'' (book)]].</ref><ref name="Militias">{{cite web|url=https://militias-guidebook.com/pgag/603/|title=17 February Martyrs Brigade (Libya)|work=Militias Guidebook|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref> Despite their call, the agency did not count on the help of the militia, which did not report on the advance of the initial mob that attacked the embassy. The militia's main role in the attack was to play the role of the Libyan state during the attack.<ref name="Beast">{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/in-benghazi-cia-trusted-local-militia-that-melted-away|title=In Benghazi, CIA Trusted Local Militia That Melted Away|work=The Daily Beast|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref> Some CIA analysts called it "a mistake" to have trusted an irregular militia, (were the security of the |
The ''February 17th Martyrs Brigade'' was called on for assistance by the US government during the [[2012 Benghazi attack]].<ref name="13hours">[[13 Hours (book)|''13 Hours'' (book)]].</ref><ref name="Militias">{{cite web|url=https://militias-guidebook.com/pgag/603/|title=17 February Martyrs Brigade (Libya)|work=Militias Guidebook|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref> Despite their call, the agency did not count on the help of the militia, which did not report on the advance of the initial mob that attacked the embassy. The militia's main role in the attack was to play the role of the Libyan state during the attack.<ref name="Beast">{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/in-benghazi-cia-trusted-local-militia-that-melted-away|title=In Benghazi, CIA Trusted Local Militia That Melted Away|work=The Daily Beast|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref> Some CIA analysts called it "a mistake" to have trusted an irregular militia, (were the security of the American officers was quite poor) which had already stopped patrolling with Western troops, in protest of low pay and long working hours.<ref name="Beast"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2012-oct-10-la-fg-libya-us-guards-20121011-story.html|title=Libya guards speak out on attack that killed U.S. ambassador|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20121219-usa-benghazi-attack-security-inquiry-libya-stevens|title=US Benghazi attack: security was 'grossly inadequate'|work=France24|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref> |
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During [[2014]], the militia carried out mortar attacks against some neighborhoods in [[Benghazi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201407270036|title=GTD ID:201407270036|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201407270037|title=GTD ID:201407270037|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201407270040|title=GTD ID:201407270040|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref> On 17 October, the group claimed a [[Car bomb|suicide car bombing]] against a checkpoint of a non gubernamental milita in Benghazi, killing four people (in addition to the attacker) and wounding one more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2014/10/18/suicide-attack-hits-benghazi-checkpoint|title=Suicide attack hits Benghazi checkpoint|work=Al Jazeera|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201407270036|title=GTD ID:201407270036|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref> |
During [[2014]], the militia carried out mortar attacks against some neighborhoods in [[Benghazi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201407270036|title=GTD ID:201407270036|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201407270037|title=GTD ID:201407270037|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201407270040|title=GTD ID:201407270040|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref> On 17 October, the group claimed a [[Car bomb|suicide car bombing]] against a checkpoint of a non gubernamental milita in Benghazi, killing four people (in addition to the attacker) and wounding one more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2014/10/18/suicide-attack-hits-benghazi-checkpoint|title=Suicide attack hits Benghazi checkpoint|work=Al Jazeera|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201407270036|title=GTD ID:201407270036|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-11-01}}</ref> |
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| February 17th Martyrs Brigade | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the February 17th Martyrs Brigade | |
| Ideology | Islamism |
| Size | 1,500–3,500 |
| Part of | Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries |
| Battles and wars | Libyan Civil War 2012 Benghazi attack Post–civil war violence in Libya Second Libyan Civil War |
The February 17th Martyrs Brigade is an Islamist militia in Libya.[1]
Composition
In 2015, the brigade consisted of 12 battalions and possessed a large collection of light and heavy weapons in addition to training facilities. Its membership was estimated at between 1,500 and 3,500.[2]
2012–2015
The February 17th Martyrs Brigade was called on for assistance by the US government during the 2012 Benghazi attack.[3][4] Despite their call, the agency did not count on the help of the militia, which did not report on the advance of the initial mob that attacked the embassy. The militia's main role in the attack was to play the role of the Libyan state during the attack.[5] Some CIA analysts called it "a mistake" to have trusted an irregular militia, (were the security of the American officers was quite poor) which had already stopped patrolling with Western troops, in protest of low pay and long working hours.[5][6][7]
During 2014, the militia carried out mortar attacks against some neighborhoods in Benghazi.[8][9][10] On 17 October, the group claimed a suicide car bombing against a checkpoint of a non gubernamental milita in Benghazi, killing four people (in addition to the attacker) and wounding one more.[11][12] In 2015, the brigade was considered to be the largest and best armed militia in eastern Libya. It was financed by the Libyan defense ministry. The group carried out "security and law and order" tasks in eastern Libya and Kufra in the south.[2][4]
References
- ^ Glenn, Cameron (2015-08-27). "Libya's Islamists: Who They Are - And What They Want". Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Archived from the original on 2015-10-11. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- ^ a b "Guide to key Libyan militias". BBC News. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ 13 Hours (book).
- ^ a b "17 February Martyrs Brigade (Libya)". Militias Guidebook. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ a b "In Benghazi, CIA Trusted Local Militia That Melted Away". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Libya guards speak out on attack that killed U.S. ambassador". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "US Benghazi attack: security was 'grossly inadequate'". France24. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "GTD ID:201407270036". Global Terrorism Database. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "GTD ID:201407270037". Global Terrorism Database. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "GTD ID:201407270040". Global Terrorism Database. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Suicide attack hits Benghazi checkpoint". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "GTD ID:201407270036". Global Terrorism Database. Retrieved 2023-11-01.