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Yemen Timeline

  • The People's republic of Yemen starts

    The People's Rebpublic of Yemen (P.R.D.Y.) is formed
  • Earthquake

    Yemen earthquake kills about 3,000 people which affects there population.
  • A New Government was Formed

    A new government was formed after many people died from the conflict of the Extreme Marxists and P.D.R.Y. (People's Rebublic of Yemen)
  • Civil War Erupts

    The civil war went until May. After the war, the government was able to retake control over the whole country.
  • Yemeni President "Joins Fight Against Terrorism"

    The president of Yemen told the U.S. president that he will join the fight against terrorism and he volunteered his armed forces to go after suspected training camps and strongholds in his country.
  • Protesters want Yemen President out of Power

    Thousands of people demonstrated against longtime president, Ali Abdullah Saleh. Protesters are demanding the kind of change that forced Tunisia's president from office.
  • Yemeni President Fires Government

    Ali Abdullah Saleh fires his cabinet amid protests against his rule.
  • Huge Rival Rallies in Tense Yemen

    Tens of thousands of people were attending rival mass rallies in the capital Sanaa, a week after some 50 people were shot dead at a protest.
  • Civil War Erupts

    North and south Yemen unites and Ali Abdullah Saleh becomes president.
  • Clashes

    Clashes occur between tribal groups and Saleh loyalists. Many people died during this event.
  • Power transfered to vice president

    President Saleh agrees to give power to vice-president Hadi.
  • The first mosque is built

    Yemen converts to Islam, and the first mosque is built. The first mosque was built in Sanaa, and is still standing today, 1,400 years later.