Explosive device kills six troops in southern Yemen, latest attack blamed on al-Qaida

On Monday, April 29, a tragic event unfolded in southern Yemen as an explosive device detonated, claiming the lives of six troops. The incident occurred in the Modiyah district of southern Abyan province, where a military vehicle was struck in a mountainous area. The Southern Armed Forces, representing the UAE-backed secessionist group, suffered this devastating loss. Additionally, eleven other troops sustained injuries during the explosion, according to Mohamed al-Naqib, a spokesperson for the Southern Armed Forces.

The spokesman for the Southern Armed Forces, Mohamed al-Naqib, pointed to al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) as the perpetrators of this heinous attack. The militant group AQAP has been a persistent threat in Yemen, taking advantage of the nation's prolonged civil war to bolster its presence throughout the country.

Yemen's Ongoing Conflict

The conflict in Yemen has been characterized by the struggle between various factions. The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, controlling a significant portion of the country's south, is engaged in a complex dynamic with the internationally recognized government. Despite their alliance against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, tensions persist between these factions as they navigate the war-torn landscape of Yemen.

The civil war in Yemen erupted in 2014 when the Houthi rebels seized control of the capital, Sanaa, and a substantial portion of northern Yemen. This forced the internationally recognized government into exile, resulting in a protracted and devastating conflict that continues to inflict suffering upon the people of Yemen.