Saudi Special Forces mosque bombed, 17 killed

A “terrorist” bomb targeting a mosque used by Saudi police killed at least 17 people Thursday in the southern city of Abha, state television has reported.

The explosion took place as worshippers were praying at a mosque used by Saudi special forces in Abha, the broadcaster said, describing it as a “terrorist” attack. It gave no further details.

The mosque served a state security unit called the Special Emergency Force, and all those killed were members, the channel said.

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The attack killed or wounded a number of people, according to the online edition of Asharq al-Awsat newspaper and reports on social media. Reuters could not independently verify those reports.

 

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