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A car bomb killed Aden governor Jaafar Mohammed Saad and six of his bodyguards on 6 December 2015 as his convoy traveled to his office; ISIL's Yemen branch claimed responsibility.

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2015 Aden Car Bombing

SOLVED2015Aden, Yemen3 SOURCESUPDATED JUL 2026

On 6 December 2015, a car bomb attack in Aden, Yemen, killed the city's governor, Major General Jaafar Mohammed Saad, along with members of his entourage. Saad's caravan was traveling to his office in a western district of Aden when the attack occurred.

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) Yemen branch claimed responsibility for the bombing. ISIL stated that the bomb was detonated as Saad's convoy passed the location where the explosive-laden car had been parked.

The explosion was described as powerful, reportedly audible from as far as 10 kilometers away. Six of Saad's bodyguards were killed in the attack, and several other people were injured.

ISIL subsequently released a video through its "Aden-Abyan Province" media wing, of which the bombing was described as a part.

No named individual has been publicly identified as charged or convicted in connection with the bombing.

Key facts

Victims: Jaafar Mohammed Saad
Date: 2015
Location: Aden, Yemen
Case status: solved

Case timeline

2015-12-06
A car bomb detonated as the convoy of Aden governor Jaafar Mohammed Saad traveled to his office in a western district of Aden, killing Saad and six of his bodyguards and injuring several others.
2015-12-06
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's Yemen branch claimed responsibility for the bombing, describing Saad as an oppressor and infidel and threatening further attacks.

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Jaafar Mohammed Saad
VICTIM
Governor of Aden, killed in the car bombing along with his bodyguards

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Aden, Yemen

12.7797, 45.0095

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What happened to the victim?: A car bomb killed Aden governor Jaafar Mohammed Saad and six of his bodyguards on 6 December 2015 as his convoy traveled to his office; ISIL's Yemen branch claimed responsibility.
Where did the bombing happen?: Aden, Yemen.
What is the current status of the case?: Status: solved.