Ali Salim al-Beidh

ModernPoliticianSouth Yemen1939 — ?

South Yemen vice president who led 1994 secession.

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Quick Facts

Born

1939

Country

South Yemen

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score44.0

Ali Salim al-Beidh — Complete Timeline

1986 AD

Became Vice President of South YemenPolitical Action◆ Major

Ali Salim al-Beidh became Vice President of South Yemen after the 1986 civil war, serving under President Haidar Abu Bakr al-Attas. He was a key figure in the ruling Yemeni Socialist Party.

South YemenVice PresidentSocialist

Impact: national

1990 AD

Opposed Yemeni UnificationPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Beidh opposed the unification of North and South Yemen in 1990, fearing marginalization of southern interests. He became a leading voice for southern separatism.

YemenUnificationSeparatism

Impact: regionaldestructive

1994 AD

Led the 1994 Secession AttemptWar

Ali Salim al-Beidh declared the secession of South Yemen in May 1994, leading to a brief civil war. Northern forces defeated the southern army, and al-Beidh fled into exile in Oman.

YemenCivil WarSecession

Impact: regionaldestructive