Two International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) workers were killed in Yemen today (Wednesday).
One person reportedly opened fire on a group of vehicles traveling to the capital Sana'a. One ICRC employee died immediately, while the second made it to a hospital before expiring. Both victims were originally from Yemen. One served as a field officer, the other was a driver.
The head of the ICRC in Yemen announced, "Our thoughts and sympathy are with the families and loved ones of our colleagues. It is premature for us at this point to determine the impact of this appalling incident on our operations in Yemen. At this time, we want to collect ourselves as a team and support each other in processing this incomprehensible act."