Abdul Latif Dayfallah facts for kids

Abdul Latif Dayfallah (Arabic: عبد اللطيف ضيف الله) was an important Yemeni military officer and politician. He was born on January 1, 1930, and passed away on March 27, 2019. He played a key role in the history of Yemen.

Who Was Abdul Latif Dayfallah?

Abdul Latif Dayfallah joined the Yemeni Army when he was young. He received special military training in Cairo, Egypt, at the Egyptian Military Academy. While there, he learned about the ideas of Gamal Abdel Nasser, who was a famous leader in Egypt. These ideas were about Arab unity and independence.

His Role in the 1962 Revolution

In September 1962, there was a big change in Yemen. This was a revolution where the military took over the government. At this time, Abdul Latif Dayfallah was a Major General in the Yemeni military. He was also in charge of the Signals department, which handles communications.

Becoming Prime Minister

After the revolution, Abdul Latif Dayfallah became the Prime Minister of the Yemen Arab Republic. A Prime Minister is like the head of the government, helping to run the country. He served in this important role from April 26 to October 5, 1963. He worked under President Abdullah as-Sallal.