Yemeni–Adenese clan violence
Yemeni–Adenese clan violence | |||||
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Belligerents | |||||
Kingdom of Yemen |
Shafi'i Sunni rioters
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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
- ^ a b "CSP – Major Episodes of Political Violence, 1946–2008". Systemicpeace.org. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.