According to media reports, at least 37 people were killed and 66 others injured by a bomb blast which took place early Wednesday morning as dozens of people stood in line to enrol in the police academy. In a statement released by his spokesman this afternoon, Mr. The troubled nation located in the Arab Peninsula has been plagued by months of violence despite the formation of a new Government on 7 November, with the aim of ending political turbulence and bringing about a transition towards democracy.
The member body expressed condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured. Council members also condemned the recent bomb attacks, in Ibb on 31 December and in Dhamar on 4 January. Underlining the need to bring perpetrators and sponsors of terrorism to justice, members urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Yemeni authorities in this regard.
This attack is just the latest in a spate of assaults including on children and a diplomatic official. And on 03 December, several people were killed in a bomb attack at the residence of the Iranian Ambassador to Yemen.
In both instances, Mr. Skip to main content. Welcome to the United Nations. Toggle navigation Language:. Subscribe Audio Hub. UN strongly condemns deadly Yemen bomb attacks 17 December
