Gulf of Aden Security Review
A regularly updated review of both Yemen and the Horn of Africa covering topics related to security, governance, and militant activity.
Yemen: Local popular resistance forces retake Aden airport
Horn of Africa: US issues travel alert for Kenya
Yemen Security Brief
- Local popular resistance forces, assisted by the Saudi Arabian-led coalition as well as Saudi Arabian naval vessels, retook Aden international airport on July 14 after extensive conflict for control of the airport. The retaking of the airport is a significant territorial gain as local popular resistance forces fight against the al Houthi movement for control of the city of Aden.[1]
Horn of Africa Security Brief
- The United States Department of State issued a travel alert ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit later this month. The alert warns US citizens that the Global Entrepreneurship Summit may be a potential target for criminal and terrorist activity. [2]
[1] “Yemeni Popular Resistance forces retake Aden airport,” al Arabiya, June 14, 2015. Available: http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2015/07/14/Yemeni-Popular-Resistance-forces-retake-Aden-airport.html
[2] “Kenya travel alert,” US Department of State, July 13, 2015. Available: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/kenya-travel-alert.html
“US warns citizens ahead of President Obama’s Kenya visit,” BBC, July 14, 2015. Available: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33519708
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