Chronology · Across the eras

The Timeline

A chronological reading of Yemen across three eras — Imamate, Republic, and the contemporary Houthi era — designed to link the event to the place, the document, and the testimony.

Until 1962

Imamate era

  1. 1904
    Beginning of Yahya Hamid al-Din's rule

    Consolidation of a lineage-based political-religious regime closed to the world.

  2. 1948
    Constitutional Movement

    A reform attempt suppressed by force.

  3. 1955
    Al-Thalaya Movement

    A coup attempt ending in public executions.

1962 – 2014

Republican era

  1. 1962
    26 September Revolution

    Fall of the Imamate and proclamation of the Republic.

  2. 1990
    Yemeni Unification

    The unified Republic of Yemen.

  3. 2011
    Popular uprising

    A peaceful youth movement for change.

2014 – present

Contemporary Houthi era

  1. Sep 2014
    Sana'a takeover

    The Houthi armed group seizes the capital.

  2. 2015 –
    War and prolonged conflict

    Systematic violations documented by UN bodies and rights organizations.

  3. Ongoing
    Curriculum changes and indoctrination

    Major curriculum reengineering and proliferation of 'summer centers'.

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