The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it was temporarily stopping all operations in the city of Aden in Yemen, after a gunman entered its office, reports Reuters.
The ICRC, which had earlier this month warned of the escalating violence and lawlessness in the region, is one of the few aid agencies in the area after violence erupted between pro government forces backed by the Saudi government, and the Houthi forces.
On Tuesday morning an unidentified gunman entered the building and held staff at gunpoint before raiding the premises for money and equipment.
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The ICRC, which had earlier this month warned of the escalating violence and lawlessness in the region, is one of the few aid agencies in the area after violence erupted between pro government forces backed by the Saudi government, and the Houthi forces.
On Tuesday morning an unidentified gunman entered the building and held staff at gunpoint before raiding the premises for money and equipment.
Related articles:
ICRC warns of ‘disastrous’ situation in Yemen (09 Aug 2015)
Saudi led coalition announces humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen (25 Jul 2015)
UN sponsored talks end with no ceasefire agreement in Yemen (19 Jun 2015)