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.
Lawdar | |
---|---|
![]() ![]() Lawdar Location in Yemen | |
Coordinates: 13°53′N 45°52′E | |
Country | ![]() |
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]
![]() | |
---|---|
Capital: Zinjibar | |
Districts |
|
![]() | This article about a location in the Abyan Governorate of Yemen is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |