Lawdar
| Lawdar | |
|---|---|
  Lawdar Location in Yemen | |
| Coordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°ECoordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E | |
| Country |
 Yemen |
| Governorate | Abyan Governorate |
| Occupation |
 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant |
| 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]
As of January 2015, the town has been under the control of the Islamic State.
References
- ↑ "Army mobilizes new forces in Lawdar". Yemen Times. October 11, 2010. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
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