Governor of Yemen city of Aden killed in attack

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Source: BBC

The governor of Yemen's southern port city of Aden has been killed in a large explosion, officials say.

Jaafar Mohammed Saad and several aides died when their convoy was hit. Some sources say the blast was caused by a rocket propelled grenade.

Islamic State militants later claimed the attack. The group has a presence in Yemen, amid an ongoing civil war.

Houthi rebels based in northern Yemen have seized much of the country, including the capital Sanaa.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35019302

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[Marrah_G]

1. The situation in Yemen is extremely dire

I feel so badly for the people there. They are trapped in a back and forth between multiple groups.