Expert On Libya Talks To KOMO Morning News

Expert On Libya Talks To KOMO Morning News
The U.S. Consulate after an attack by protesters angry over a film that ridiculed Islam's Prophet Muhammad in Benghazi, Libya, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. The U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans were killed. (AP Photo/Ibrahim Alaguri)

 

 

The U.S. has been tightening security at American missions worldwide following the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya that killed the U.S. ambassador. Many believe the violence broke out in response to a video clip that ridicules the Prophet Muhammad. Earlier today we spoke with Lindsey Hilsum, author of “Sandstorm: Libya in the Time of Revolution." We asked her how that clip could have sparked such a violent reaction.