Abyan is a governorate of Yemen. The Abyan region was historically part of the Fadhli Sultanate. It was a base to the Aden-Abyan Islamic Army militant group. Its capital is the city of Zinjibar. This governorate is noted for its agriculture, in particular the cultivation of date palms and animal husbandry.
Al Jawf is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Hazm.
Marib is a governorate of Yemen. It is located 173 kilometers to the northeast of Yemen's capital, Sana'a. The population of Marib Governorate comprises 1.2% of the country's total population. The city of Marib is the capital of the governorate, and was established after the discovery of oil deposits in 1984. The total number of residents living in the governorate was 238,522, according to the 2004 census, and the rate of growth was 2.72%.
Saada or Sa'dah is one of the governorates of Yemen. The governorate's seat and the largest city is Saada. It is the epicentre of Zaydism and where the Houthi group originates from.
The Ramlat al-Sab'atayn is a desert region that corresponds with the northern deserts of modern Yemen and southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Maswar District (Arabic: مديرية مسور) is a district of the 'Amran Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 38,432 inhabitants. In the early 20th century, the mountain village was visited by German explorer and photographer, Hermann Burchardt.
Al Wade'a District is a district of the Abyan Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 23,400 inhabitants. The former president of Yemen Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi comes from Thukain, which lies in Al Wade'a District.
Sibah District is a district of the Abyan Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 15,996 inhabitants.
Bura District is a district of the Al Hudaydah Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 45,116 inhabitants.
Al Hazm District is a district of the Al Jawf Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 30,952 inhabitants. The capital lies at Al Hazm.
Al Matammah District is a district of the Al Jawf Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 28,935 inhabitants.
Al Maton District is a district of the Al Jawf Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 28,411 inhabitants.
Bart Al Anan District is a district of the Al Jawf Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 59,463 inhabitants.
Kharab Al Marashi District is a district of the Al Jawf Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 63,532 inhabitants.
Rajuzah District is a district of the Al Jawf Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 73,723 inhabitants.
Bakil Al Mir District is a district of the Hajjah Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 21,701 people.
Rakhyah District is a district of the Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen. As of 2021, the district had a population of 13,466 inhabitants.
Sah District is a district of the Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen. In 2021, the district had a population of 37,210.
Yabuth District is a district of the Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen. As of 2021, the district had a population of 15,442 inhabitants.
The Al Jawf offensive was a Houthi offensive that began in February 2020 with clashes in the Al Jawf Governorate during the Second Yemeni Civil War. Houthi forces were able to decisively capture the town of Al Hazm on 1 March 2020 from the Hadi government. On 27 April, the first phase of the offensive ended with the Houthis capturing 3,500 square kilometers of territory in Al Jawf Governorate. After reinforcing, the Houthis launched the second phase of their offensive on 27 May, making further advances toward the city of Marib and capturing the Maas military base on 20 November, 2020. The Houthis halted the offensive on 5 February 2021, in order to account for changes in the Saudi-led coalition and Southern Transitional Council. After reinforcing once more, the Houthis launched a new offensive towards Marib city on 7 February.
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