ASl-Rabou'e was the first journalist killed in Yemen since the 1990 unification.[1] Shortly after al-Rabou'e's death, Yemeni journalists, lawyers, and others gathered to discuss ideas that would stop the targeting and violence against journalists. Adbel Bari Tahel, a participant, said journalists, whether visitors or citizens, are "the responsibility of the state."[10] His death also prompted some Yemeni political leaders to meet to discuss how to end violent targeting of journalists in Yemen.[3]