The Islamic State has claimed a suicide attack in Yemen on Monday, which left fifty-four people dead.
A car ladened with explosives was driven into a militia compound in Aden, Reuters reported.
"Around 60 dead in a martyrdom operation by a fighter from Islamic State targeting a recruitment center in Aden city," a statement published by the Amaq news agency reportedly said.
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