almotamar.net - The United Kingdom has condemned the terrorist attack in Tahrir Square in Sana'a and attacks against security forces in several Yemeni provinces.

"I condemn this morning's bomb attack in Tahrir Square, which killed at least forty people, including children. I offer my condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured," Tobias Ellwood, the Middle East Minister at the Foreign Office, said in a statement.

"I also condemn the continued attacks against Yemeni security forces across the country, including those in Hadramaout today," he added.

Ellwood said that "the political transition in Yemen must not be allowed to fail, and I reiterate the UK's support for President Hadi and for all parties working constructively to implement the Peace and National Partnership Agreement, and GCC Initiative and Implementation Mechanism."

"I also remind those attempting to disrupt Yemen's political transition of the international community�s increasing willingness to act under UN Security Council Resolution 2140," the minister said.