Lawdar | |
|---|---|
  Lawdar Location in Yemen | |
| Coordinates: 13°53′N45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E | |
| Country |  Yemen |
| Governorate | Abyan Governorate |
| Government | |
| • Control |  Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
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.
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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