Ansar al Sharia is one of a handful of militias operating in Libya . Little is known about who Libyan authorities detained in the wake of the consulate attack , and whether they are still detained . The group has been blamed for attacks on the U.S. consulate and other targets in recent months. Its identifiable leaders are Mohammed al-Zahawi and Sufian bin Qumu . Both have denied the group had any role in the consulate attack .
Ansar al Sharia is one of a handful of militias operating in Libya . The group has been blamed for attacks on the U.S. consulate and other targets in recent months. Its identifiable leaders are Mohammed al-Zahawi and Sufian bin Qumu . Both have denied the group had any role in the consulate attack .