Governorate of Yemen
Governorate in Hadramout Region, Yemen
Shabwah (Arabic: شَبْوَة, romanized: Šabwa) is a governorate (province) of Yemen. Its main town is Ataq.
During the Yemeni Civil War in 2015, the province became a battleground. The battle, known as the Shabwah Campaign, ended on August 15, 2015, after forces loyal to the government of Abd Rabbah Mansour Hadi defeated Houthi rebels.[4]
Geography
Adjacent governorates
Districts
Shabwah Governorate comprises the following 17 districts. These districts in are divided into sub-districts, and then further subdivided into villages:
References
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- ^ "Shabwah Governor: Saudi Arabia Helped in Preserving State Institutions". Asharq AL-awsat. Retrieved Aug 12, 2021.
- ^ "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ "Anti-Houthi fighters take Shabwa in southern Yemen advance". Reuters. MSN News. 15 August 2015. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2015.