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
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

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

External links

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