Federalization of Yemen

The federalization of Yemen or the Federal Republic of Yemen was the final outcome of the National Dialogue Conference, the Dialogue members also agreed that Yemen would be transformed into a 6-region federal system.[1] The regions would be Azal, Saba, Janad and Tihama in the north, Aden and Hadramawt in the south. Sana’a will have a special status and not be part of any region.[2] Aden, the former southern capital, would also have a special status but will be part of Aden region. Azal, Saba, Janad and Tihama would be northern provinces where Aden and Hadramawt would be southern.[3] The proposal also includes changing the title of "Governorate" to "state".

Map of the proposed Federal Regions of Yemen

List of proposed Federal Regions

• Azal Region
  • Sana'a State
  • Amran State
  • Dhamar State
  • Sa'da State

• Saba Region
  • Ma'rib State
  • Al Bayda' State
  • Al Jawf State

• Janad Region
  • Taiz State
  • Ibb State

• Tihama Region
  • Al Hudaydah State
  • Raymah State
  • Al Mahwit State
  • Hajjah State

• Aden Region
  • Aden State
  • Abyan State
  • Lahij State
  • Dhale State

• Hadramawt Region
  • Hadhramaut State
  • Mahrah State
  • Shabwah State
  • Socotra State

See also

• Federalization of Syria
• Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)
• National Dialogue Conference
• Yemeni Revolution
• History of Yemen

References

1. "Yemen to become six-region federation". Al Jazeera English. 10 Feb 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
2. "Yemen to become six-region federation". Al Jazeera English. 10 Feb 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
3. "Yemen to become federation of six regions". BBC News. 10 Feb 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.