German diplomat wounded in Yemen abduction attempt

A German diplomat has been wounded in an apparent kidnapping attempt by unknown gunmen in Yemen’s capital city of Sana’a.

According to Press TV citing the authorities, the incident took place on Monday in the southern district of Hadda when the gunmen sought to block a road near the German embassy with a four-wheel-drive vehicle which did not have license plates.

The diplomat, identified as a political attaché, is said to have managed to flee.

The embassy source said, “One of the diplomats was injured when gunmen opened fire at his car in an apparent kidnapping attempt.”

A spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry also said, “The ministry of foreign affairs and the embassy in Sana’a are in close contact with concerned Yemeni authorities to attempt to solve the matter diligently,” adding, “The passengers are currently safe.”