Question: On 29 August 2016 which of the following country was attacked by terrorists of the Islamic State?
(a)Yemen
(b)Israel
(c)Egypt
(d)Thailand
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 29 August 2016 an Islamic State group militant rammed his explosives-laden car into an army recruiting centre in Aden, Yemen.
- 71 people died in the attack.
- This was the deadliest jihadist attack on the Yemeni city in over a year.
- The army, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, is training young recruits in Aden to join its nationwide war against Shiite Huthi rebels and their allies, as well as Sunni jihadists.
- Aden is the temporary base of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, which was forced into exile after Iran-backed insurgents seized Sanaa and other parts of the war-torn country.
Reference:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-3763250/Suicide-bombing-kills-60-Yemen-army-camp.html
http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/suicide-bombing-kills-11-yemen-army-camp-279643085