Yemen
Some of the key events about Yemen
- 1918The Ottoman Empire's rule over Yemen ended, leading to the country's independence
- 1962The Yemen Arab Republic was established in North Yemen, marking a shift towards modernization
- 1962A military coup overthrew the monarchy and established the Yemen Arab Republic
- 1967South Yemen gained independence from British rule
- 1967South Yemen gained independence from British rule as a socialist state
- 1990North and South Yemen unified to form the Republic of Yemen
- 1994A civil war erupted between North and South Yemen
- 2000The ancient city of Zabid was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site
- 2004The Houthi insurgency began in northern Yemen
- 2007Socotra Archipelago was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unique biodiversity
- 2011A peaceful youth-led protest movement called for democratic reforms
- 2011Widespread protests and unrest led to the resignation of the long-time president
- 2013The National Dialogue Conference concluded, producing a document for political transition
- 2014Houthi rebels seized control of the capital, Sana'a
- 2015The ancient Old City of Sana'a was added to UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger for preservation
- 2015A Saudi-led coalition began military intervention in Yemen
- 2016A severe cholera outbreak began, affecting hundreds of thousands
- 2017The United Nations declared Yemen the world's largest humanitarian crisis
- 2019The Riyadh Agreement was signed, aiming to end the conflict between the Yemeni government and southern separatists
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in Yemen
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