Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi

ModernPoliticianYemen1945 — ?

Yemeni president during the civil war.

Compare Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi with another historical figure:

Quick Facts

Born

1945

Country

Yemen

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score40.0

Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi — Complete Timeline

2012 AD

Election as President of YemenPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi was elected as the sole candidate in a February 2012 election, succeeding Ali Abdullah Saleh after the Arab Spring. The election was part of a transitional deal brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council.

ElectionTransitionYemen

Impact: national

2014 AD

Houthi Takeover of SanaaWar

Houthi rebels seized control of the capital Sanaa in September 2014, forcing Hadi's government into a power-sharing agreement. This marked the beginning of the Yemeni Civil War and Hadi's loss of effective control.

Civil WarHouthisSanaa

Impact: nationaldestructive

2015 AD

Flight to Aden and Saudi ExilePolitical Action◆ Major

After Houthi forces advanced on Aden, Hadi fled to Saudi Arabia in March 2015, establishing a government-in-exile. This led to a Saudi-led military intervention to restore his government.

ExileSaudi InterventionCivil War

Impact: regionaltragic

2022 AD

Resignation and Transfer of PowerPolitical Action◆ Major

Hadi resigned as president in April 2022, transferring power to a Presidential Leadership Council. This was part of a UN-brokered truce and aimed at unifying anti-Houthi factions.

ResignationPeace ProcessTransition

Impact: national