Democratic Republic of Yemen

Historical eventMay 211994

Democratic Republic of Yemen

The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the Republic of Yemen; a war breaks out.

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When
Saturday, May 21 199432 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1990s
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Dates: From 1994.

What happened

The Democratic Republic of Yemen, was a short-lived state that fought against the Republic of Yemen in the 1994 Yemeni Civil War. It was declared in May 1994 and was intended to be an alternative regime for Yemen. Its capital was Aden.

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May 21 1994 — 32 years ago, on a Saturday.

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