SECURITYJun 30 · 11:21 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYECarolina Pedrazzi

Assassination of Al-Arabiya journalist highlights tensions in southern Yemen

Al-Arabiya journalist Mohammed Aydah was assassinated in Mukalla, Yemen, by an IED planted under his car. Analysts suspect the Houthis or UAE-backed STC, but no group has claimed responsibility. The STC denied involvement and blamed AQAP, which is questioned.

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Mohammed AydahpersonAl-ArabiyaorganizationSouthern Transitional CouncilorganizationHouthisorganizationAl-Qaeda in the Arabian PeninsulaorganizationMukallaplaceHadramautplacePresidential Leadership CouncilorganizationSalem Ahmed Al-KhanbashipersonShaya Mohsen al-Zindaniperson

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