Yemen

Some of the key events about Yemen

• 1918

  The Ottoman Empire's rule over Yemen ended, leading to the country's independence
• 1962

  The Yemen Arab Republic was established in North Yemen, marking a shift towards modernization
• 1962

  A military coup overthrew the monarchy and established the Yemen Arab Republic
• 1967

  South Yemen gained independence from British rule
• 1967

  South Yemen gained independence from British rule as a socialist state
• 1990

  North and South Yemen unified to form the Republic of Yemen
• 1994

  A civil war erupted between North and South Yemen
• 2000

  The ancient city of Zabid was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site
• 2004

  The Houthi insurgency began in northern Yemen
• 2007

  Socotra Archipelago was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unique biodiversity
• 2011

  A peaceful youth-led protest movement called for democratic reforms
• 2011

  Widespread protests and unrest led to the resignation of the long-time president
• 2013

  The National Dialogue Conference concluded, producing a document for political transition
• 2014

  Houthi rebels seized control of the capital, Sana'a
• 2015

  The ancient Old City of Sana'a was added to UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger for preservation
• 2015

  A Saudi-led coalition began military intervention in Yemen
• 2016

  A severe cholera outbreak began, affecting hundreds of thousands
• 2017

  The United Nations declared Yemen the world's largest humanitarian crisis
• 2019

  The Riyadh Agreement was signed, aiming to end the conflict between the Yemeni government and southern separatists
• 2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in Yemen

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