Lawdar
Place in Abyan Governorate, Yemen
13°53′N 45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E / 13.883; 45.867![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Flag_of_Yemen.svg/23px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png)
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Lawdar is a town and seat of Lawdar District in south-western Yemen. It is located in the Abyan Governorate. It is served by Lawdar Airport.
History
In October 2010, riots took place in Lawdar. A military force from Hadramut had to be sent in to maintain order. Dozens have been killed within Lawdar District in conflicts between the jihadists and the army.[1]
In January 2016, the Islamic State in Yemen took control of the town.
On July 5 2022, an explosion perpetrated by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula killed 4 people and injured 20 others. The group has briefly taken control of the town.[2]
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- Towns and villages in the Abyan Governorate
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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
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