In 1967, Southern Yemen ended over a century of British rule to gain independence
After 128 years of strategic British colonial rule, the people of Southern Yemen secured their independence in 1967 following a grueling four-year insurgency known as the Aden Emergency.
On November 30, 1967, the People's Republic of Southern Yemen was officially born, ending over a century of British control in the strategic port of Aden. The withdrawal followed years of intense urban guerrilla warfare against British forces. Aden had been a vital 'Gateway to the East' for the British Empire, serving as a critical refueling station for ships traveling to India.
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