Protesters in Libya, furious at the attacks on the American embassy earlier this month, have taken over the headquarters occupied by the Islamist group tied to the attack.

“I am sorry, America,” said one such protester. “This is the real Libya.” Early in the day yesterday, thousands of protesters gathered in Libyan streets to denounce the attacks and disown the sentiments of Ansar al-Sharia, the Islamist group suspected of carrying them out. Later in the night, an offshoot of several hundred protesters split off and stormed the Ansar al-Sharia headquarters. They torched a vehicle, but managed to assume control of the compound without firing any shots. Some of those involved claim to have freed 20 captives held inside.