Lawdar

Lawdar
Lawdar

Location in Yemen

Coordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E / 13.883; 45.867Coordinates: 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 military force from Hadramut had to be sent in to maintain order. Dozens have been killed within Lawdar District in conflicts between the jihadists and the army.[1]

References

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