This article is about the historical country that existed from 1962 to 1990. For the present-day sovereign state, see Yemen. For the group that controls most of what was North Yemen, see Houthis.
The Yemen Arab Republic (YAR; Arabic: الجمهورية العربية اليمنيةal-Jumhūrīyah al-‘Arabīyah al-Yamanīyah), also known simply as North Yemen or Yemen (Sanaʽa), was a country from 1962 to 1990 in the northwestern part of what is now Yemen.[3] Its capital was at Sanaa. It united with the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (commonly known as South Yemen) on 22 May 1990 to form the current Republic of Yemen.
Yemen Arab Republic
الجمهورية العربية اليمنية al-Jumhūrīyah al-‘Arabīyah al-Yamanīyah
Following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire in 1918 after the Great War, northern Yemen became an independent state as the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen. On 27 September 1962, revolutionaries inspired by the Arab nationalistideology of United Arab Republic (Egyptian) President Gamal Abdel Nasser deposed the newly crowned King Muhammad al-Badr, took control of Sanaʽa, and established the Yemen Arab Republic (YAR). This coup d'état marked the beginning of the North Yemen Civil War that pitted YAR troops, assisted by the United Arab Republic (Egypt), against Badr's royalist forces, supported by Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Conflict continued periodically until 1967, when Egyptian troops were withdrawn to join the conflict of the Six-Day War. By 1968, following a final royalist siege of Sanaa, most of the opposing leaders reached a reconciliation. Saudi Arabia recognized the Republic in 1970.
Unlike East and West Germany or North and South Korea, the YAR and its southeastern neighbor, the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY), also known as South Yemen, remained relatively cordial, though relations were often strained. Following the Yemenite War of 1972, the two nations declared that unification would eventually occur. However, these plans were put on hold due to the Yemenite War of 1979, and war was stopped only by an Arab League intervention. The goal of unity was reaffirmed by the northern and southern heads of state during a summit meeting in Kuwait in March 1979.
In May 1988, the YAR and PDRY governments came to an understanding that considerably reduced tensions. They agreed to renew discussions concerning unification, to establish a joint oil exploration area along their undefined border, to demilitarize the border, and to allow Yemenis unrestricted border passage on the basis of a national identification card.
Official Yemeni unification took place on 22 May 1990, with a planned, 30-month process, scheduled for completion in November 1992. The first stamp bearing the inscription "Yemen Republic" was issued in October 1990.[4] While government ministries proceeded to merge, both currencies remained valid until 11 June 1996. A civil war in 1994 delayed the completion of the final merger.
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This article is about the historical country that existed from 1962 to 1990 For the present day sovereign state see Yemen For the group that controls most of what was North Yemen see Houthis The Yemen Arab Republic YAR Arabic الجمهورية العربية اليمنية al Jumhuriyah al Arabiyah al Yamaniyah also known simply as North Yemen or Yemen Sanaʽa was a country from 1962 to 1990 in the northwestern part of what is now Yemen 3 Its capital was at Sanaa It united with the People s Democratic Republic of Yemen commonly known as South Yemen on 22 May 1990 to form the current Republic of Yemen Yemen Arab Republicالجمهورية العربية اليمنية al Jumhuriyah al Arabiyah al Yamaniyah1962 1990Flag 1962 1990 Coat of arms 1974 1990 Anthem Peace To The Land 1962 1978 source source A Nation s Will 1978 1990 source source The Yemen Arab Republic in 1989Capitaland largest citySanaaOfficial languagesArabicReligionIslam official predominantly Zaydi Shia and Sunni Islam GovernmentUnitary one party republic under a military junta 1 2 President 1962 1967 first Abdullah as Sallal 1978 1990 last Ali Abdullah SalehPrime Minister 1962 1963 first Abdullah as Sallal 1983 1990 last Abdul Aziz Abdul GhaniHistorical eraCold War 26 September Revolution26 September 1962 Yemeni monarchy abolished1 December 1970 Unification22 May 1990Area Total195 000 km2 75 000 sq mi CurrencyNorth Yemeni rialTime zoneUTC 3Calling code967Preceded by Succeeded byMutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen YemenToday part ofYemenThe Arabian peninsula in 1914 Contents 1 History 1 1 Unification 2 See also 3 ReferencesHistory EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed February 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message Following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire in 1918 after the Great War northern Yemen became an independent state as the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen On 27 September 1962 revolutionaries inspired by the Arab nationalist ideology of United Arab Republic Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser deposed the newly crowned King Muhammad al Badr took control of Sanaʽa and established the Yemen Arab Republic YAR This coup d etat marked the beginning of the North Yemen Civil War that pitted YAR troops assisted by the United Arab Republic Egypt against Badr s royalist forces supported by Saudi Arabia and Jordan Conflict continued periodically until 1967 when Egyptian troops were withdrawn to join the conflict of the Six Day War By 1968 following a final royalist siege of Sanaa most of the opposing leaders reached a reconciliation Saudi Arabia recognized the Republic in 1970 Unlike East and West Germany or North and South Korea the YAR and its southeastern neighbor the People s Democratic Republic of Yemen PDRY also known as South Yemen remained relatively cordial though relations were often strained Following the Yemenite War of 1972 the two nations declared that unification would eventually occur However these plans were put on hold due to the Yemenite War of 1979 and war was stopped only by an Arab League intervention The goal of unity was reaffirmed by the northern and southern heads of state during a summit meeting in Kuwait in March 1979 Unification Edit Main article Yemeni unification In May 1988 the YAR and PDRY governments came to an understanding that considerably reduced tensions They agreed to renew discussions concerning unification to establish a joint oil exploration area along their undefined border to demilitarize the border and to allow Yemenis unrestricted border passage on the basis of a national identification card Official Yemeni unification took place on 22 May 1990 with a planned 30 month process scheduled for completion in November 1992 The first stamp bearing the inscription Yemen Republic was issued in October 1990 4 While government ministries proceeded to merge both currencies remained valid until 11 June 1996 A civil war in 1994 delayed the completion of the final merger See also EditHistory of Yemen Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen North Yemen national football team President of North Yemen Prime Minister of North Yemen United Nations Security Council Resolution 188 YemenReferences Edit Constitution of the Yemen Arab Republic 1970 al bab com Retrieved 8 February 2018 Buhler Konrad G 8 February 2001 State Succession and Membership in International Organizations ISBN 9041115536 Retrieved 13 February 2018 The United States extended diplomatic recognition to the Yemen Arab Republic North Yemen on 19 December 1962 The Times 20 December 1962 Scott 2008 Yemen Scott 2009 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Volume 6 165th edition Scott Publishing Co Sidney Ohio page 1081 ISBN 978 0 89487 422 2 Coordinates 15 21 17 N 44 12 24 E 15 35472 N 44 20667 E 15 35472 44 20667 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yemen Arab Republic amp oldid 1133555432, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
