Lawdar District
District in Abyan, Yemen
Lawdar District | |
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Country | Yemen |
Governorate | Abyan |
Capital | Lawdar |
Population (2003) | |
• Total | 88,155 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
Lawdar District is a district of the Abyan Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 88,155 inhabitants.[1]
History
In October 2010, riots took place in Lawdar. A convoy of military officers 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.[2]
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Abyan Governorate
Capital: Zinjibar
- Ahwar District
- Al Mahfad District
- Al Wade'a District
- Jayshan District
- Khanfir District
- Lawdar District
- Mudiyah District
- Rasad District
- Sarar District
- Sibah District
- Zinjibar District
13°53′N 45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E / 13.883; 45.867
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