Lawdar
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.
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![]() ![]() Lawdar Location in Yemen | |
Coordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E | |
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Governorate | Abyan Governorate |
Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
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]
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References
- "Army mobilizes new forces in Lawdar". Yemen Times. October 11, 2010. Archived from the original on October 16, 2010. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
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