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.
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Lawdar Location in Yemen | |
| Coordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E | |
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| Governorate | Abyan Governorate |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
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]
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Capital: Zinjibar | |
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