Libya arrests US embassy attackers
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Libya's new Prime Minister Mustafa Abu Shaqur said the investigation had achieved initial results.
The attack on September 12 came amid protests over a US-made film that insulted the Prophet Mohammed.
Similar protests have spread across the Middle East and North Africa and unrest is expected to continue today, September 14.
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Clashes between riot police and protesters continued overnight in the Egyptian capital Cairo, where Islamist and other groups have called for a "million-man march" for peace later today.
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Small protests were also reported in Bangladesh, Iraq, Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia, and security was increased at US embassies and consulates around the world.
US President Barack Obama has pledged to do whatever is necessary to protect US citizens abroad and said he has urged foreign governments to ensure the security of Americans.
A White House statement said he thanked Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi for condemning an attack on the US Embassy in the country and launching an investigation.
In Benghazi, US officials and
According to Libyan officials, those arrested are being questioned on suspicion of instigating the attack that left four US embassy staff dead, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.
Mr Shaqur blamed the attack on "criminals" and said anger against the film did not justify the act.
It is understood that the arrested individuals were taken from their homes on September 13. It is too early to conclude whether these individuals belong to any specific organization.
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