A suicide bomber and militants with hand-grenades attacked Ali’s convoy, near the southern city of Aden. At least three soldiers were killed and nine others injured. The convoy was attacked as it exited a tunnel. Major General Ali was staying in Aden during a visit to the south; where militants have already claimed three cities. The army is trying to regain the territory.

Yemen is currently under quite a bit of upheaval; including fighting between political factions and an al-Qaeda militant group in the south. Most recently, Saleh, left the country.
Hina Syed is an Associate with Michael Saad International, specializing in customs, traditions, terrorism, operational security & awareness in South Asia, Middle East and Lybia.