2014 Radda bombings
Terrorist incident in Yemen
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The 2014 Rada' bombings occurred on December 16, 2014, after two car bombs exploded in Radda District, Al Bayda Governorate, Yemen killing as many as 31 people, including 20 children.[1][2][3]
| 2014 Radda bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Yemeni Civil War (2014-present) | |
Location of Al Bayda Governorate in Yemen | |
| Location | Radda District, Yemen |
| Date | December 16, 2014 |
| Target | Houthis |
Attack type | Car bomb, suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 31 |
| Perpetrators | al-Qaeda |
Bombings
Al-Qaeda militants were targeting Houthi militants. The first bomb struck a gathering point where a group of Houthis were located. The first car was filled with potatoes and had the bombs hidden underneath. The second bomb was intended to hit the home of Abdullah Idris, a Shiite rebel leader. The bomb did not make it far enough and blew up next to a bus that was carrying children home from school.[4] Altogether, up to 31 people died from the bombings, including 20 children.[5][6][7]
Reaction
The United Nations responded to the bombings, stating "The attack on the schoolchildren on Tuesday in Yemen and other countries aroused a great sadness and must not be allowed to continue."[8]
