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Lawdar

Coordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E / 13.883; 45.867
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Lawdar
Lawdar is located in Yemen
Lawdar
Lawdar
Location in Yemen
Coordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E / 13.883; 45.867
Country Yemen
GovernorateAbyan Governorate
Time zoneUTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time)

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

  1. ^ "Army mobilizes new forces in Lawdar". Yemen Times. October 11, 2010. Retrieved October 17, 2010. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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