Who was Libya's US ambassador Christopher Stevens?

“I had the honour to serve as the US envoy to the Libyan opposition during the revolution, was thrilled to watch the Libyan people demand their rights. Now I am excited to return to Libya to continue the great work we started,” says J Christopher Stevens in a video when being introduced as the US envoy to Libya. Stevens, the US ambassador to Libya died after an attack by militia on the US consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi today. He is among four US officials killed in a protest over a US-produced film that is said to insult the Prophet Muhammad. [caption id=“attachment_453126” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  J Christopher Stevens[/caption] Ambassador Chris Stevens always considered himself ‘fortunate’ to participate in this incredible period of change and hope for Libya. Steven’s biography in the US Department of State website reads,  ‘As the President’s representative, his job is to develop a strong, mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Libya.’ Ambassador Stevens was the American representative to the Transitional National Council in Benghazi during the revolution. The ambassador understood and spoke Arabic and French. His several diplomatic assignments in the Middle East and North Africa, made him thorough with the languages. “When he’s not meeting with government officials or foreign diplomats, you can find Ambassador Stevens meeting with Libyan academics, business people, and civil society activists, exploring Libya’s rich archaeological sites, and enjoying Libya’s varied cuisine,” notes the biography. In a video where he is being introduced as the US envoy to Libya, he says at the end,  “Libyans are going through difficult times, challenges…I want is peace in this part of the world.” Watch the video: