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Nations Divided: 20th Century Civil Wars That Shaped the Modern World

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22. Yemeni Civil Wars (1962-1970, 1986, 1994)

24. Yemeni Civil Wars (1962-1970, 1986, 1994)
Armed tribal militiamen take cover behind barricades amid heavy fighting in the streets of Aden, Yemen. | Image source: Image by Unknown (Unknown) on Wikimedia Commons

Yemen’s modern history is marked by a series of civil wars in both its northern and southern regions. The North Yemen Civil War (1962-1970) saw royalists and republicans battle for control, while the South endured internal strife in 1986. Following the 1990 unification, renewed conflict erupted in 1994. These repeated upheavals deeply shaped Yemen’s political landscape, fueling enduring regional divisions and complicating unity. The legacy of these wars continues to challenge the nation’s stability and cohesion today.

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