About
#Benghazi is an ironic hashtag typically used to mock those who believe the Obama administration ignored calls for extra security personnel prior to attacks by Islamic militants at the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
Origin
On September 11th, 2012, U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith were killed at the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. The same day, a nearby compound was attacked by militants, who killed CIA contractors Tyrone S. Woods and Glen Doherty. U.S. State Department officials were subsequently criticized for increasing security at the compounds prior to the attacks. On January 23rd, 2013, Hilary Clinton took responsibility for lapses in security.
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On May 20th, 2014, Vox[1] published an article highlighting notable #Benghazi tweets mocking the Benghazi allegations (shown below).
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Innocence of Muslims
Innocence of Muslims is an anti-Islam film allegedly produced and directed by Nakoula Basseley Nakoula and Alan Roberts, excerpts of which were uploaded onto YouTube in July 2012. The video rose to controversy months later in early September following the attack in Benghazi.