Ambassador to Libya Deborah Jones was asked about a video of what looks to be Islamic militants on the U.S. embassy compound in Tripoli.
@SafiraDeborah Your comments please regarding this video https://t.co/H00YDCW0QR
— Libiwabess (@LibiWaBess) August 31, 2014
Here’s how she responded:
@AmCo15 The YouTube appears to be a residential annex of the US mission but cannot say definitively since not there.
— Safira Deborah (@SafiraDeborah) August 31, 2014
@AmCo15 To my knowledge & per recent photos the US Embassy Tripoli chancery & compound is now being safeguarded and has not been ransacked.
— Safira Deborah (@SafiraDeborah) August 31, 2014
“Safeguarded”?
@Benjalghum @AmCo15 Those who have actually visited the embassy know the truth.
— Safira Deborah (@SafiraDeborah) August 31, 2014
So let’s get this straight: She can’t say definitively whether it’s the compound, but she’s sure that it hasn’t been ransacked.
@SafiraDeborah @Benjalghum @AmCo15
and what is the truth ??— مراسل نفسي (@LibyanSniper17) August 31, 2014
@SafiraDeborah I hope you are not implying that if it is an annex of the mission; the rogue behavior of the thugs in the video is acceptable
— Libiwabess (@LibiWaBess) August 31, 2014
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Recent reports indicate that Islamic rebels have “secured” part of the embassy in Tripoli, which American officials evacuated about a month ago due to safety concerns.
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