Decolonisation of Arabian territories- Aden

Question 1

Why was Aden such a big asset to the British Empire?

Answer 1

Vital strategic position on route to India, highly profitable port

Question 2

What happened in 1959?

Answer 2

British support local rulers in the Aden protectorate to form a Federation of South Arabia
(however most local people reject the Federation) launching a wave of protests and strikes

Question 3

What happened in January 1963?

Answer 3

Aden colony joins the Federation of South Arabia

Question 4

When does the Aden emergency occur?

Answer 4

October 1963-November 1967

Question 5

How many people die during the Aden emergency?

Answer 5

Arab paramilitary forces carry out a series of guerrilla attacks against the British forces
Over 30k British troops deployed
90 British soldiers killed
382 Rebel Forces killed
1700+ rebel forces wounded

Question 6

When do the British Forces leave Aden?

Answer 6

30th November 1967
Federation becomes People’s Republic of South Yemen