A suicide bomber on Sunday, December 19, detonated himself among soldiers in the city of Aden who were receiving their monthly salaries, leaving a large number of casualties. According to AFP, at least 43 soldiers were killed and about 60 others were injured in the explosion, which occurred near the Al-Soolban military camp in Aden. No group has claimed responsibility for this explosion yet; however, another explosion occurred about a week prior at the same camp, for which the Yemeni branch of the Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility. The explosion on December 10 at the Al-Soolban camp resulted in 50 soldiers killed and 70 others injured. These explosions come after Yemeni government officials have intensified their campaign against Islamist groups in the south and east of the country in recent months. ISIS and its rival group, Al-Qaeda, have managed to strengthen their presence in southern Yemen by exploiting the ongoing conflict between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels. The internationally recognized government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi has managed to retake the country's second-largest city, Aden, from the Houthis; however, the Shiite Houthis still control Sana'a, the capital of Yemen. The Hadi government in Aden has faced multiple attacks from ISIS on its positions in the city, with one attack in August resulting in 71 deaths. The Yemeni branch of Al-Qaeda has stated that its focus is more on fighting against 'Americans and their allies' rather than the Yemeni government. Washington considers the Al-Qaeda branch in Yemen to be one of the most dangerous groups against American security and has long been targeting the group's commanders in Yemen with drone strikes.
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Suicide Bombing at Military Base in Yemen
A suicide bombing in Aden, Yemen, killed at least 43 soldiers and injured around 60 others. The attack occurred as soldiers were receiving their salaries, and it highlights the ongoing conflict between the Yemeni government and Islamist groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda, which have been exploiting the situation. This incident underscores the deteriorating security situation in Yemen amidst the government's intensified military campaigns.
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📰 What Happened
A suicide bomber attacked soldiers receiving their salaries in Aden, Yemen, resulting in at least 43 deaths and 60 injuries. This follows a similar attack claimed by ISIS at the same location a week earlier.
- The attack occurred near the Al-Soolban military camp in Aden.
- No group has claimed responsibility yet, but ISIS claimed a previous attack at the same site.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, involving the Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government, with various Islamist groups exploiting the chaos.
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