2011 in Yemen

none December 2014 2011 The following lists events that happened during 2011 in Yemen. Incumbents President: Ali Abdullah Saleh Vice President: Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi Prime Minister: Ali Muhammad Mujawar (until 10 December) Mohammed Basindawa (starting 10 December) Events January January 3 - Two boats capsize off the southern coast of Yemen with a total of 80 people missing. Only three have been found alive.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12108715 Africa migrants drown off Yemen as boats sink 3 January 2011 16 January 2015 January 11 - Hillary Clinton visited and stated that the Protestant of Al-Qaida are an urgent problem.February 2011 LES MANIFESTATIONS AU YÉMEN - JANVIER ET FÉVRIER 2011 https://fr-cjpme.nationbuilder.com/fs_110 28 April 2023 January 14 - At least 10 people arrested in clashes between police and protesters.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-01/15/c_13691410.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20121107084143/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-01/15/c_13691410.htm dead November 7, 2012 Ten protestors arrested in south Yemen 15 January 2011 16 January 2015 January 24 - Yemen frees a female activist accused of inciting disorder after protests demanding her release.Yemen frees protest activist; Female journalist and activist accused of organising 'unauthorised gatherings' has been released after protests http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/01/20111241029655943.html Al Jazeera English 2021-03-07 https://archive.today/20130908074843/http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/01/20111241029655943.html 2013-09-08 2011-01-24 dead January 27 - Tens of thousands of people protest in Sanaa calling for an end to the government of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12295864 Yemen: Tens of thousands call on president to leave 27 January 2011 16 January 2015 January 29 - Clashes take place outside the Egyptian embassy between supporters of President Ali Abdullah Saleh's government and opposition supporters expressing sympathy with the situation in Egypt.New protests erupt in Yemen; Activists calling for the ouster of president clash with government supporters in Sanaa http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/01/2011129112626339573.html Al Jazeera English 2021-03-07 https://archive.today/20120710125121/http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/01/2011129112626339573.html 2012-07-10 2011-01-29 dead February January 2015 February 2 - President Ali Abdullah Saleh backtracks on his plan to rule Yemen for life and to then allow his son to inherit his rule during an emergency session of parliament ahead of tomorrow's "day of rage" against his three-decade rule.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2011/02/2011228541277951.html Yemen president not to extend term 2 February 2011 16 January 2015 February 3 - Opposition groups held nationwide "Day of Rage" demonstrations against President Ali Abdullah Saleh, despite Saleh's announcement the previous day that he would not seek another term or allow his son to succeed him. Large demonstrations took place in Sana'a, Taiz and other cities, while pro-government rallies were also organized in the capital.Finn Tom 2011-02-03 Yemen protests see tens of thousands of people take to the streets https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/feb/03/yemen-protests-sanaa-saleh 2026-05-25 The Guardian en-GB 0261-3077 February 11 - Demonstrators celebrating the ouster of Hosni Murabak in Egypt were attacked by hundred of men wielding knives, sticks, and assault rifles.Yemen protesters clash with police https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/2/14/yemen-protesters-clash-with-police-2 2026-08-24 Al Jazeera en February 18 - Anti-government protests intensified across Yemen during demonstrations organized as a "Friday of Fury". Clashes between protesters, pro-government supporters, and security forces left at least six people dead, including demonstrators in Taiz and Aden18 February 2011 Yemen observes ‘Friday of Fury’ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/2/18/yemen-observes-friday-of-fury 24 May 2026 Al Jazeera February 22 - Anti-government protests escalated in Sana'a after attacks by pro-government supporters reportedly killed at least one demonstrator and injured others during clashes with protesters demanding the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh2011-02-22 Yemen Protests Escalate After Deadly Attack https://www.voanews.com/a/yemen-protests-escalate-after-deadly-attack-116740384/172739.html 2026-05-25 Voice of America en March March 1 - The Joint Meeting Parties (JMP), Yemen's main opposition coalition, formally joined anti-government protests in Sana'a. Some youth protesters expressed concern that established political and tribal leaders might attempt to dominate the largely student- led protest movement.Yemen students to politicians: Don't hijack our revolution https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2011/0301/Yemen-students-to-politicians-Don-t-hijack-our-revolution 2026-05-25 Christian Science Monitor 0882-7729 March 11 - One day after President Ali Abdullah Saleh proposed constitutional reforms and a parliamentary system, nearly 100,000 anti-government protesters gathered outside Sana'a University, demanding his immediate resignation. Protest leaders, including, activist Tawakkol Karman warned of growing tensions within the opposition movement.Yemen rejects Saleh offer with biggest protests yet https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2011/0311/Yemen-rejects-Saleh-offer-with-biggest-protests-yet 2026-05-25 Christian Science Monitor 0882-7729 March 21 - Several senior Yemeni military commanders, including Major General Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar declared support for anti-government protesters seeking the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh following deadly clashes in Sana'a. Saleh stated that the "great majority" of Yemenis supported stability and constitutional order.21 March 2011 Top army commanders defect in Yemen https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/3/21/top-army-commanders-defect-in-yemen 25 May 2026 Al Jazeera May May 28 - President Ali Abdullah Saleh and Sadeq al-Ahmar agreed to end five days of fighting between government forces and tribal fighters in Sana'a. The clashes reportedly killed 124 people and heightened fears of civil war.2011-05-28 Yemen president, tribal chief agree to end clashes https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna43205164 2026-06-19 NBC News en October October 10 - Yemeni human rights activist Tawakkol Karman won the Nobel Peace Prize, and became the first Arab woman, the youngest person at that time to have become a Nobel Peace Laureate and the category's second Muslim woman.Yemeni Activist Tawakkul Karman, First Female Arab Nobel Peace Laureate: A Nod for Arab Spring http://www.democracynow.org/2011/10/7/yemeni_activist_tawakkul_karman_first_female 16 November 2011 Democracynow.org November November 23 - President Ali Abdullah Saleh signed a Gulf Cooperation Council brokered agreement in Riyadh to transfer power to Vice President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi within 30 days. The agreement also called for presidential elections within 90 days and stated that Saleh would have immunity from prosecution. N P R S t a f f a 2011-11-23 Yemen's President Signs Deal To Transfer Power https://www.npr.org/2011/11/23/142703505/yemen-s-president-to-sign-deal-to-transfer-power 2026-06-27 NPR en Deaths September 30 - Anwar al-Awlaki, American-Yemeni lecturer and jihadist (b. 1971)Griffin Jennifer April 7, 2010 Two U.S.-Born Terrorists Killed In CIA-Led Drone Strike https://www.foxnews.com/world/two-u-s-born-terrorists-killed-in-cia-led-drone-strike live https://web.archive.org/web/20110930163308/http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/30/us-born-terror-boss-anwar-al-awlaki-killed/ 2011-09-30 October 1, 2011 Fox News October 14 - Abdulrahman al-Awlaki, teenage son of Anwar al-Awlaki (b. 1995)Johnson Carrie July 19, 2012 Families Sue Over U.S. Deaths In Yemen Drone Strikes https://www.npr.org/2012/07/19/157017255/families-sue-over-u-s-deaths-in-yemen-drone-strikes February 27, 2017 NPRFebruary 5, 2013 American drone deaths highlight controversy https://usnews.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/05/16856963-american-drone-deaths-highlight-controversy?lite February 27, 2017 NBC News References 2011 in Category:Years of the 21st century in Yemen Yemen Yemen Category:2010s in Yemen