A suicide bomber believed to be in military uniform blew himself off on Monday in the capital Saana killing nearly 90 soldiers and injuring 300. The soldiers were rehearsing for Tuesday’s National Unity Day celebration in Al-Sabeen square near the presidential palace. One of the Al-Qaida arms in Yemen has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack. The injured soldiers have been admitted to hospitals. There is no report of civilian casualty.
It is believed that Yemen’s Defence Minister, Major General Md. Naseer Ahmed, was the target of the attack. He was at the site when the bomb blast took place; fortunately, he left unharmed. It is not yet known whether the parade would take place as scheduled.
Security has been beefed up all over Yemen following attack. Newly-elected Yemeni President, Abd Rabbo Hadi Mansour, has assured tougher actions against terrorists. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has also condemned the attack and has vowed to clamp down on “all forms of terrorism”.
It is to be noted that since coming to power in February, President Hadi has been trying to clean up his country. The army has launched several offensives in order to root out militant groups, especially from the lawless southern and eastern provinces.
It is believed that Yemen’s Defence Minister, Major General Md. Naseer Ahmed, was the target of the attack. He was at the site when the bomb blast took place; fortunately, he left unharmed. It is not yet known whether the parade would take place as scheduled.
Security has been beefed up all over Yemen following attack. Newly-elected Yemeni President, Abd Rabbo Hadi Mansour, has assured tougher actions against terrorists. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has also condemned the attack and has vowed to clamp down on “all forms of terrorism”.
It is to be noted that since coming to power in February, President Hadi has been trying to clean up his country. The army has launched several offensives in order to root out militant groups, especially from the lawless southern and eastern provinces.
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