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Saturday 26 September Revolution Day in Yemen
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Sep 26, 2026
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This article examines the historical significance of Revolution Day in Yemen, which commemorates the transition from a monarchy to a republic. The narrative traces the nation's origins back to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the subsequent establishment of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom. The central focus is the 1962 military coup led by Abdullah as-Sallal, which successfully ousted the newly crowned King Muhammad al-Badr. This pivotal uprising, backed by Egypt, resulted in the formation of the Yemen Arab Republic and ignited a multi-year civil war. Beyond the primary historical account, the source also includes contemporary news snippets regarding international flood alerts, amnesty for regional defectors, and global political ... 

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