Ali Nasser Muhammad

ModernPoliticianSouth Yemen1939 — ?

South Yemen leader during 1986 civil war.

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Quick Facts

Born

1939

Country

South Yemen

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score39.2

Ali Nasser Muhammad — Complete Timeline

1980 AD

Became President of South YemenPolitical Action◆ Major

Ali Nasser Muhammad became President of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) after the death of President Abdul Fattah Ismail. He pursued a more pragmatic foreign policy.

South YemenPresidentSuccession

Impact: national

1986 AD

Led South Yemen in the 1986 Civil WarWar

Ali Nasser Muhammad's faction fought a brief but bloody civil war against rival Marxist factions in South Yemen. He was defeated and fled into exile, with thousands killed in the conflict.

South YemenCivil WarExile

Impact: nationaldestructive

1990 AD

Returned from ExilePolitical Action

After Yemeni unification in 1990, Ali Nasser Muhammad returned from exile. He attempted to re-enter politics but remained a marginal figure, unable to regain his former influence.

YemenExileReturn

Impact: national