Dossier
Mukalla
Coverage of Mukalla in the Nexus archive.
Mohammed Aydahperson2Al-Arabiyaorganization1Southern Transitional Councilorganization1Houthisorganization1Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsulaorganization1Hadramautplace1Presidential Leadership Councilorganization1Salem Ahmed Al-Khanbashiperson1Shaya Mohsen al-Zindaniperson1Al Arabiyaorganization1Al Hadathorganization1Hadramout governorateplace1Saudi Arabiaplace1Yemenplace1
- 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.
- Reporter for Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV killed by car bomb in Yemen
A correspondent for Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya television in Yemen was killed by a car bomb in Mukalla, Hadramout governorate. The network stated that Mohammed Aydah, who worked for Al Arabiya and its sister channel Al Hadath, was warned a month earlier about a potential threat to his life. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.