Deadly suicide attack at mosque in Saudi Arabia’s Aseer

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  • At least 13 killed after suicide bomber blew himself up in Aseer province, interior ministry says.

Saudi Interior ministry said that 13 people have been killed in a suicide attack on a mosque in the country’s southwest.

Thursday’s attack in a mosque belonging to the emergency forces in the city of Abha in Aseer province also injured at least 9 others.

Earlier, state media said 17 people were killed.

Saudi Television said initial information indicated that the blast occurred after a suicide bomber detonated his explosive belt.