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Yemen Attack Condemned
A deadly attack on Saudi officers in Yemen sparks condemnation from Yemen and several Gulf states.
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Middle EastTerrorismSaudi ArabiaYemenAttackGulf Cooperation Council
Yemeni Presidential Leadership CouncilArab CoalitionYemeni ArmyDefense MinistryCoalition To Restore Legitimacy In Yemen
Rashad Al-AlimiAhmed Awad Bin Mubarak
- What happened in Seyiun, Yemen?
- A Saudi officer and a non-commissioned officer were killed, and another officer was wounded in an attack in Seyiun, Yemen. The attack was condemned by Yemen and several Gulf countries, who described it as cowardly and treacherous.
- Who was targeted in the attack?
- The attack targeted Saudi officers of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. The Yemeni armed forces stressed their continued cooperation with the coalition despite this incident.
- Who was responsible for the attack?
- The perpetrator of the attack was a member of the Yemeni army, according to the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC). The PLC, along with Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, condemned the attack and pledged to arrest and bring the perpetrator to justice.
- How did Gulf countries respond to the attack?
- The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain issued statements strongly condemning the attack and expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. They emphasized their rejection of violence and terrorism and their support for Saudi Arabia's efforts to maintain security and stability in the region.
- What are the next steps in response to the attack?
- Investigations are underway to determine the motives behind the attack and to apprehend the perpetrator. The Yemeni armed forces vowed to increase vigilance and coordination with the coalition to confront future challenges.