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Abyan governorate: conflict events in May 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Abyan governorate, Yemen. Country-wide report: Yemen, May 2025.
3events1 the month before
12est. deathsrange 7–12
1civilian deaths
Abyan governorate, Yemen saw 3 recorded events and 12 estimated deaths in May 2025. That is +200% compared with 1 events the month before. The death toll range is 7 to 12.
100% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 1.
The most active pairing was AQAP - Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | Khanfir district Abyan governorate | AQAP vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council Non-state, 3 sources | 9 5–9 |
| 18 May 2025 | Mūdīyah district Abyan governorate | AQAP vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council Non-state | 2 |
| 17 May 2025 | Lawdar district Abyan governorate | AQAP vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council Non-state, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| AQAP | 3 | 12 |
| Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council | 3 | 12 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.