Yemeni–Adenese clan violence

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Yemeni–Adenese clan violence
Date1956 – 1960
Location
Yemen
Belligerents

Zaidi Shi‘ite rioters


 Kingdom of Yemen

Shafi'i Sunni
rioters


Aden Protectorate

Commanders and leaders
Ahmad bin Yahya
Casualties and losses
1,000 deaths

Yemeni–Adenese clan violence refers to sectarian violence in Yemen and Aden during 1956–60, resulting in some 1,000 deaths.[1]

Background

In 1950,

Shafi‘i Sunnite
protectorates would serve as a beacon for discontented Shafi‘ites who inhabited the coastal regions of Yemen. To counter the threat, Ahmad stepped up Yemeni efforts to undermine British control.

Violence

In the mid-1950s, Yemen supported a number of revolts by disgruntled tribes against the protectorate states. The sectarian violence in Yemen Kingdom and Aden during 1956–60 resulted in some 1,000 deaths.

increased its attraction.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "CSP – Major Episodes of Political Violence, 1946–2008". Systemicpeace.org. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.