The Netherlands pulled its embassy staff out of Sana, the capital of Yemen, this week, fearing a terrorist attack. Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Frans Timmermans took the measure after receiving new information from various intelligence agencies that some Western countries including the Netherlands are potential targets of imminent terror attacks. There was no specific threat against the Dutch embassy previously, but the deteriorating security situation in Yemen forced the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to close the embassy, following the example of the US, the UK, France, and Germany.

The deteriorating security situation in Yemen forces the US and several Western countries to close their embassies. (Photo: Reuters)