Lawdar District | |
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| Country |  Yemen |
| Governorate | Abyan |
| Capital | Lawdar |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 88,155 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
Lawdar District is adistrict of theAbyan Governorate,Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 88,155 inhabitants.[1]
In October 2010, riots took place in Lawdar. A convoy of military officers had to be sent in fromHadramaut to maintain order. Dozens have been killed within Lawdar District in conflicts between the jihadists and the army.[2]
Capital:Zinjibar | |
| Districts | |
13°53′N45°52′E / 13.883°N 45.867°E /13.883; 45.867
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