2014 Ibb bombing
Part of the Yemeni Civil War (2014-present)
Location of Ibb Governorate in Yemen
LocationIbb, Ibb Governorate, Yemen
DateDecember 31, 2014
Attack type
Suicide bombing
Deaths49
Injured70

On December 31, 2014, a suicide bomber blew himself up at the cultural center in Ibb, Yemen, killing as many as 49 people and injuring up to 70 others. This was the deadliest attack in the country during 2014, as well as the second major bombing in less than a month, after the 2014 Rada' bombings.

Bombing

In celebration of Muhammad's birthday, Houthis supporters organized a celebration for students at the cultural center in Ibb. Over 500 people were in attendance at the event. Around 11:00am, in the back of the hall, a suicide bomber dressed as a woman, blew himself up using an explosive belt he was wearing. Prior to blowing himself up, the suicide bomber was socializing with guests and did not appear out of the ordinary to other attendees.[1][2] The group responsible for the bombing was, and still is unknown, although it is suspected to be Al-Qaeda.[3] A second bomb was discovered, prior to detonation, near the entrance to the building.[4]

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References

  1. ^ "At least 26 killed in Yemen suicide bombing: security official". Reuters. December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  2. ^ "Houthis killed in Yemen suicide bombing". Al Jazeera. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  3. ^ Almosawa, Shuaib (December 31, 2014). "Yemen Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 23". The New York Times. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  4. ^ "Dozens killed in Yemen suicide attack on Shiite rebels". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  5. ^ رئيس الجمهورية يعزي محافظ إب وأسر شهداء العملية الارهابية بالمركز الثقافي Published and consulted on January 1, 2015 (Yemen TV).
  6. ^ مجلس الوزراء يطلع على تقرير تحضيرات اطلاق فعاليات عام التعليم ويدين بشدة تفجير إب الإرهابي Published and consulted on January 1, 2015 (Yemen TV).
  7. ^ Rathke, Jeff. "Statement on Suicide Bombing in Ibb, Yemen". United States Department of State. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  8. ^ The French Ministry of Foreign affairs. "Yemen – Attack in Ibb (31.12.14)". France Diplomatie :: The French Ministry of Foreign affairs. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  9. ^ "No: 408, 31 December 2014, Press Release Regarding the Terrorist Attack Perpetrated in Yemen". Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  10. ^ "Tasnim News Agency - Iran Slams Terrorist Blast in Yemen".