Why ambassador killed

Home United States U. Africa 54 - November 11, VOA Africa Listen live. VOA Newscasts Latest program. VOA Newscasts. Previous Next. However, the number of people kidnapped for ransom in the area had more than doubled to 28 over the last year, and Italian media have questioned why security was not beefed up for Attanasio's trip.

Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into the murders and recently interviewed a number of WFP staff members. Being placed under investigation does not imply guilt and does not mean that charges will necessarily be brought. The militants had doused a large area with diesel fuel and started a hideous fire.

They had to flee to the villa after intruders stormed the walled-in consulate compound armed with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. But in that p. Though fierce and sudden, the attack may not have been surprising for some. American officials, for the most part, were well-received in Libya, where many locals were grateful for the help the United States provided in overthrowing Gadhafi. Read more: State Department: Clinton not dodging Benghazi hearings. There were still many Gadhafi loyalists, there was easy access to guns and the new fledgling government was having a difficult time maintaining security.

On June 1, a car bomb exploded outside a hotel in Tripoli where Stevens was staying. Read more: Benghazi talking points omitted link to al Qaeda. The same month, Stevens had to move with his security team from the hotel because of a "credible' threat.

On June 6, a roadside bomb exploded near the U. The threats continued for U. Stevens, Smith and the security officer crawled to a bathroom, hoping to open a window. The security officer placed towels under the bathroom door and flung open the panes.

The open window pulled more smoke into the bathroom, making breathing impossible. Despite the explosions outside, they would have to flee the safe area, the officer thought. The smoke had choked out the lights. They were in total darkness. The officer left the bathroom, crawled through a hallway, banging on the floor and yelling that the ambassador and Smith follow him. Luca Attanasio was travelling in a UN convoy in the east of the country. On patrol: Night vision in DR Congo.

What do we know about the attack? Security forces guard the area where the attack took place on Monday morning. Image source, Getty Images.

Virunga is regarded as one of the most dangerous parks in Africa. A number of other passengers were reportedly injured. Questions over apparent security lapse.

What has the reaction been? What is the situation in DR Congo?