By Fatik
al-Rodaini
SANA'A,
May 21, 2012- Yemen's President Abdu Rabo Mansour Hadi pledged on Monday evening
to continue the country fight against al-Qaeda militants till to uproot the completely
the group regardless of sacrifices.
According
to state news agency Saba president Hadi said in a statement that the war on
terror will continue until it is completely destroyed regardless of the
sacrifices.
''The
terrorists wanted to turn the joy of our people with the unity day into sorrow and
therefore, the war on terrorism will continue till it is uprooted and defeated
completely whatever the sacrifices are."
Early
morning, a suicide bomber blew himself up in the middle of an army battalion in
Sanaa, killing 96 troops and wounding around 300.
Al-Qaeda's
attack was condemned locally and internationally, UN Secretary General Ban
Ki-moon strongly condemned Monday's suicide bombing in Yemen that killed almost
100 soldiers, saying those behind the attack must be brought to justice.
"The
secretary general calls on all in Yemen to reject the use of violence in all
its forms and manifestations, and expects them play a full and constructive
role in implementing Yemen's political transition agreement," Ban said in
a written statement.
"This
criminal act cannot be justified by any cause," Ban said. "Its
perpetrators must be held accountable."
France
also utterly condemned the attack saying we extend our condolences to the
bereaved and express our solidarity with the Yemeni authorities in their fight
against terrorism.
In
these tragic circumstances, France reaffirms its full support for the efforts
of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi to pursue in Yemen a political transition
process that is consistent with the aspirations of the Yemeni people.
Russia
strongly condemned the perpetrators and masterminds of today’s suicide bomb
attack in Sana’a.
Moscow
described it as an attempt to derail a transition to democracy after the
resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who ruled Yemen for over 40 years
but ultimately had to step down in the face of a popular revolt.
The
Foreign and Expatriates Ministry strongly condemned the terrorist attack carried
out by a suicide bomber in al-Sab'een Plaza in the Yemeni capital, which
resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries.
In
a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry stressed that terrorism has no
religion nor country, and that al-Qaeda which attacked Damascus and other
cities recently has targeted the Yemeni capital of Sana'a, adding that
"the blood which was shed in Yemen and the blood that was shed in Syria
are one and the same."
The
Ministry offered its sincerest condolences to the government and people of
Yemen over the martyrs who fell in the bombing, expressing full solidarity and
offering deepest sympathies to the families of victims, wishing the wounded a
quick recovery, and hoping that security and stability will be restored in
Yemen.
The
United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack against
Yemeni military forces. We extend our deepest condolences to the friends and
families of the scores killed and wounded in the attack. This cowardly attack
highlights the lengths to which al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula will go to
wreak havoc in Yemen and beyond. The United States remains committed to a
comprehensive strategy that emphasizes governance and economic development as
well as counterterrorism efforts in Yemen. We will continue to support
President Hadi and the Yemeni people as they work to realize their aspirations
for a brighter and more prosperous future.
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