Italian embassy official kidnapped in Yemen July 30, 2012 - 11:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net -
A security agent working for the Italian embassy in Yemen's capital Sanaa has been kidnapped by gunmen, officials said, according to BBC News. The Italian man was taken to an unknown destination from a street near Italy's embassy in south-west Sanaa, security and diplomatic sources have said. Police have said they are trying to track down and identify the gunmen. The Italian Foreign Ministry in Rome confirmed the kidnapping to the AP news agency. Kidnappings of foreigners are common in Yemen and are usually resolved peacefully. The majority of kidnappings are carried out by gunmen who use captives to make bargains with the Yemeni goverment. Officials tend to blame tribesmen or gunmen linked to al-Qaeda for taking foreigners. A French official working for the Red Cross was released earlier this month after being kidnapped in April. A Swiss woman who was working as a teacher and seized by al-Qaeda militants in March remains a hostage.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
