Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attack targeting security post in Yemen’s Abyan province

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday strongly condemned and denounced a terrorist attack that targeted a security point in southern Yemen that killed and injured a number of security officials, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said.
Yemeni officials say suspected Al-Qaeda militants attacked a security post in the Ahwar district of Abyan governorate, killing at least 27 early Tuesday morning. The incident sparked clashes that killed at least eight troops and six militants. It targeted a post manned by troops from the Security Belt, which is loyal to the Southern Transitional Council. The officials said at least 21 troops and six militants were killed in the attack. 
The ministry affirmed the Kingdom’s total rejection of all terrorist acts targeting security services and stability in the region.
The ministry also expressed the Kingdom’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased, and wished the wounded a speedy recovery and for the security and stability of the brotherly Yemeni government and people.
(With AP)