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1994 in Yemen

Explore 6 historical events and records for Yemen in 1994.

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Historical records for Yemen in 1994

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May

21 May 1994

Democratic Republic of Yemen Declared

al-Beidh, Ali Salem · Aden · Vice President of Yemen · Government / Government of Yemen

The secession collapses after government forces capture Aden.

21 May 1994

Southern Secession Declaration

al-Beidh, Ali Salem · Aden · Vice President of Yemen · Government / Government of Yemen

Supports declaration of a separate southern state.

May 1994

Union Government Defended

Saleh, Ali Abdullah · Yemen · President of Yemen · Government / Government of Yemen

Government forces defeat the southern secession attempt.

May 1994

Yemeni Civil War

Saleh, Ali Abdullah · Yemen · President of Yemen · Government / Government of Yemen

Leads the government during the Yemeni civil war.

July

7 July 1994

Aden Recaptured

Saleh, Ali Abdullah · Aden · President of Yemen · Government / Government of Yemen

Government forces capture Aden and end organized southern resistance.

7 July 1994

Civil War Victory

Saleh, Ali Abdullah · Aden · President of Yemen · Government / Government of Yemen

Saleh preserves the unified Republic of Yemen.

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