Armed Assailant Fires Upon Mosque in Al-Bayda, Yemen, Killing Over a Dozen During Worship Services
A Shocking Mosque Attack in Yemen's Al-Bayda Province
A chilling act of violence marred one of Islam's holiest celebrations in Yemen's Al-Bayda province. Here's the lowdown on the attack, its causes, and the aftermath:
Tragic Timeline
The tragedy transpired on a chilling evening in the Karn al-Asad village, with the perpetrator initially targeting two young individuals in a nearby grocery store. After that, he stormed a local mosque, unleashing a hail of gunfire following the conclusion of prayers.
Casualty Count
The death toll oscillated between 9 and over 12 individuals. Around 12 people were left injured, with a 12-year-old boy and a qat vendor among the wounded.
Perpetrator's Identity
The attacker was eventually detained approximately an hour and a half post the incident. Whether he suffered from mental health issues or not remains uncertain. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities yet to disclose the suspect's identity or clarify the motive behind the attack.
Dr. Mansour Al-Maswari
News writer Dr. Mansour Al-Maswari is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University-Global Center, Amman. A Yemeni scholar with a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and two Masters degrees in political science and English, Dr. Al-Maswari boasts over 17 years of academic teaching, research, reviewing, translation, and copywriting experience.
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