Saudi diplomat, his bodyguard shot dead in YemenNovember 28, 2012 - 22:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Saudi diplomat and his bodyguard have been shot dead in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, according to BBC News. Gunmen opened fire on the diplomat's car, causing it to flip over, security officials said. The gunmen were said to have been dressed as members of the security services. Saudi Arabia is deeply involved with its unstable and impoverished southern neighbor as Yemen battles Islamist militants with U.S. assistance. "Gunmen opened fire at the Saudi diplomat's car in a neighborhood in southern Sanaa, killing him and his Yemeni bodyguard," a security official was quoted by Reuters as saying. He said the diplomat was the assistant military attache at the Saudi embassy. The attack took place in Sanaa's southern district of Hada, where embassies and diplomatic residences are situated. No group has yet claimed responsibility. However, Saudi Arabia has been battling al-Qaeda-inspired militants and it is well known that supporters of the Islamist group are exploiting the lawlessness in Yemen to set up bases there. Correspondents say a number of Saudi jihadists are believed to have crossed the border to join al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and similar groups in southern Yemen. Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia's deputy consul in Yemen was kidnapped by al-Qaeda, and remains captive. 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 | 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. |