Khalid Bahah

ModernPoliticianYemen1965 — ?

Yemeni prime minister and vice president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1965

Country

Yemen

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)11

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score40.5

Khalid Bahah — Complete Timeline

2014 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of YemenPolitical Action◆ Major

Khalid Bahah was appointed Prime Minister by President Hadi after the Houthi takeover of Sanaa. He led a government in exile in Aden and later in Saudi Arabia, attempting to maintain international recognition.

AppointmentYemenExile Government

Impact: national

2015 AD

Appointed Vice President of YemenPolitical Action◆ Major

President Hadi appointed Khalid Bahah as Vice President, making him second-in-command of the internationally recognized government. Bahah also served as Prime Minister until 2016, when he was replaced.

AppointmentYemenVice President

Impact: national

2017 AD

Resigned as Vice PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Khalid Bahah resigned as Vice President, citing frustration with the lack of progress in the peace process and internal divisions within the anti-Houthi coalition. His resignation weakened the legitimacy of the Hadi government.

ResignationYemenPeace Process

Impact: nationaltragic