Al-Qaeda Threatens British and Saudi Embassies

Scene of Recent Attack At US Embassy In Yemen

Following the recent Al-Qaeda attack on the U.S. Embassy, Yemeni officials vowed to hunt down Al-Qaeda cells in the country and bring them before justice.

This pledge was made by several Yemeni high ranking officials including President Saleh who stressed that these attacks undermine the country’s stability, security, economy and development.

Demanding the release of Al-Qaeda’s militants held by Yemeni authorities, the organization of Islamic Jihad declared the responsibility for the US embassy attack that killed 17 people, including soldiers and normal citizens. The six attackers were also killed in the attack.

In its statement, Islamic Jihad, allegedly part of Al-Qaeda Organization in Yemen, called for the shutting the U.S. and British Embassies in Yemen and pledged to launch more attacks against foreign interest, foreigners and Yemeni high-ranking officials.

Islamic Jihad spokesman in Yemen Abu Al-Ghaith Al-Yemani demanded Yemeni authorities to release Al-Jihad followers. He demanded U.S. and British diplomats to leave the country immediately. He also threatened to launch an attack on the Saudi Embassy.

Meanwhile, the British Embassy announced last Friday shutting its doors before visa seekers until further notice, demanding those reserved for appointments to work for rearranging their appointments when it reopens.

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