Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi facts for kids
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Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi
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| عبد ربه منصور هادي | |
Hadi in 2013
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| 2nd President of Yemen | |
| In office 25 February 2012 – 7 April 2022 Disputed from 22 January 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Ali Abdullah Saleh |
| Succeeded by | Rashad al-Alimi (as Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council) Abdul-Malik al-Houthi (de facto leader of Houthi-controlled Yemen) |
| Chairman of the General People's Congress | |
| In office 21 October 2015 – 7 April 2022 Disputed with Ahmed Saleh and Sadeq Amin Abu Rass |
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| Preceded by | Ali Abdullah Saleh |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| 2nd Vice President of Yemen | |
| In office 3 October 1994 – 27 February 2012 |
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| President | Ali Abdullah Saleh |
| Preceded by | Ali Salem al-Beidh |
| Succeeded by | Khaled Bahah |
| Defense Minister of Yemen | |
| In office 30 May 1994 – 3 October 1994 |
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| President | Ali Abdullah Saleh |
| Preceded by | Haitham Qasem Taher |
| Succeeded by | Abdel Malik al-Sayani |
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| Born | 1 September 1945 Thukain, Al Wade'a District, Abyan Governorate, Aden Protectorate |
| Died | 28 May 2026 (aged 80) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Political party | General People's Congress |
| Relations | Nasser Mansour Hadi (brother) |
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| Branch/service |  Yemeni Land Forces |
| Rank | Field marshal |
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Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi was an important Yemeni politician and military officer. He served as the second president of Yemen from 2012 until he stepped down in 2022. Before becoming president, he was the vice president of Yemen from 1994 to 2012. Mr. Hadi was also a Field marshal in the Yemeni Armed Forces. He passed away on May 28, 2026.
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Early Life and Military Career
Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi was born on September 1, 1945, in Thukain, a place in southern Yemen. He studied at a military academy in 1966. He also received scholarships to study military topics in Egypt and the Soviet Union. There, he learned about armored warfare and leadership.
He held many military positions in the army of South Yemen. In 1986, he moved to North Yemen during a civil conflict. During another civil conflict in Yemen in 1994, Mr. Hadi supported the Yemeni government. He became the Minister of Defense and led military efforts. After this, he was promoted to Vice-President on October 3, 1994.
President of Yemen
Becoming President
Mr. Hadi became the president of Yemen on February 21, 2012. He was the only candidate in the election and had support from many political groups. He officially took office on February 27, 2012. His term was meant to be for two years, but it was extended for another year in January 2014.
Working for Change
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As president, Mr. Hadi worked on political changes. In 2013, he started the National Dialogue Conference. This meeting brought together different groups in Yemen to discuss important issues for the country's future. One idea discussed was to change Yemen's government to a federal system. This would mean sharing power more locally. Some people supported this idea, while others were concerned about how it would affect different parts of Yemen.
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Military Changes
President Hadi also worked to unite Yemen's armed forces. In 2012, he issued a decree to reorganize the military into five main branches. These included the Air Force, Army, Navy, Border Troops, and Strategic Reserve Forces. This change aimed to make the military stronger and more organized.
Facing Challenges
From the start of his presidency, Mr. Hadi focused on fighting terrorism. He stated that his government would strongly confront terrorist groups. Yemen faced many security challenges during his time in office. There were also divisions within the military. Mr. Hadi warned that Yemen faced serious conflicts from different groups.
Time of Conflict
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In September 2014, a group known as the Houthis took control of the capital city, Sana'a. This led to a power-sharing agreement. However, disagreements continued, and Mr. Hadi's own political party removed him as its leader in November 2014.
On January 22, 2015, Mr. Hadi faced strong protests and had to step down from his role. The Houthis took control of the presidential palace and restricted his movements. A month later, he managed to leave Sana'a and declared that the Houthi actions were against the country's laws. He then traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Other countries, led by Saudi Arabia, began to help his government. He returned to Aden in September 2015 after government forces regained control of the city. A court controlled by the Houthis made serious accusations against him in 2017.
Resignation
On April 7, 2022, Mr. Hadi announced that he was stepping down as president. He transferred his authority to a new group called the Presidential Leadership Council. This council, led by Rashad al-Alimi, was formed to help find a peaceful solution to Yemen's civil conflict. This decision was part of a larger effort to bring peace to the region.
Personal Life and Passing
Mr. Hadi was married to Hala and they had six children. He passed away from a heart attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 28, 2026, at the age of 80. The Yemeni government announced three days of national mourning after his passing.
See also
In Spanish: Abd Rabbuh Mansur al-Hadi para niños
