Soldiers from the anti-terrorism force of the Yemeni Defence Ministry take part in an exercise at a training camp at Sarif district, north of the capital Sana’a, Yemen. US special operations forces are expanding their training of the Yemeni military as the Obama administration broadens its program to counter terrorism in countries reluctant to harbor a visible American military presence. (AP)
SANA’A, Sept. 15 — Following an attack on the natural gas pipeline between Marib and Shabwa governorates on Tuesday, state security has tightened control along the pipeline and around the liquefied natural gas plant in Balhaf, Shabwa governorate.
Tuesday’s attack is believed to have been carried out by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
Yemen LNG, the company that liquefies and exports the natural gas from Marib, said the damage – caused by hand grenades – was minor and that the transfer of gas had continued whilst heavy security measures were put in place to prevent a repeated attack.
Tuesday’s attack is believed to have been carried out by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
Yemen LNG, the company that liquefies and exports the natural gas from Marib, said the damage – caused by hand grenades – was minor and that the transfer of gas had continued whilst heavy security measures were put in place to prevent a repeated attack.