Lawdar

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Lawdar
Lawdar Location in Yemen
Coordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E / 13.883; 45.867
Country	Yemen
Governorate	Abyan Governorate
Time zone	Yemen Standard Time (UTC+3)

Lawdar is a town and seat of Lawdar District in south-western Yemen. It is located in the Abyan Governorate. It is served by Lawdar Airport.

History

In October 2010, riots took place in Lawdar. A convoy of military officer had to be sent in from Hadramaut to maintain order. Dozens have been killed within Lawdar District in conflicts between the jihadists and the army.^[1]

References

↑ "Army mobilizes new forces in Lawdar". Yemen Times. October 11, 2010. Retrieved October 17, 2010.

External links

Towns and villages in the Abyan Governorate

v t e Abyan Governorate

Capital: Zinjibar

Districts	Ahwar District Al Mahfad District Al Wade'a District Jayshan District Khanfir District Lawdar District Mudiyah District Rasad District Sarar District Sibah District Zinjibar District

Coordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E / 13.883; 45.867

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