List of leaders of South Yemen facts for kids
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| Appointer | General Command, Politburo, Central Committee or any party apparatus |
| Formation | 30 November 1967 21 May 1994 |
| First holder | Qahtan Muhammad al-Shaabi (as President) |
| Final holder | Ali Salem al Beidh (as General Secretary & President) |
| Abolished | 22 May 1990 7 July 1994 |
South Yemen, officially called the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen, became an independent country in November 1967. This happened after the British left the area.
In May 1990, South Yemen joined with North Yemen (the Yemen Arab Republic). They formed one country called the Republic of Yemen. However, in 1994, a civil war broke out. During this war, South Yemen tried to become a separate country again, calling itself the Democratic Republic of Yemen. This new country lasted only a short time before Yemen was reunited.
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Leaders of the Yemeni Socialist Party
This section lists the main leaders of the Yemeni Socialist Party. This party was very important in South Yemen. The General Secretary was the top leader of the party.
| No. | Photo | Name (Born–Died) |
Started role | Left role |
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| General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Yemeni Socialist Party | ||||
| 1 | Abdul Fattah Ismail (1939–1986) |
21 December 1978 | 21 April 1980 | |
| 2 | Ali Nasir Muhammad (1939–) |
21 April 1980 | 24 January 1986 | |
| 3 | Ali Salem al Beidh (1939–) |
24 January 1986 | 7 July 1994 | |
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Heads of State in South Yemen
The head of state is the highest leader of a country. South Yemen had different types of heads of state over time. These included Presidents and Chairmen of councils.
| No. | Photo | Name (Born–Died) |
Started role | Left role | Political Party |
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| President of the People's Republic of South Yemen | |||||
| 1 | Qahtan Muhammad al-Shaabi (1920–1981) |
30 November 1967 | 22 June 1969 | National Liberation Front | |
| Chairmen of the Presidential Council | |||||
| 2 | Salim Rubai Ali (1935–1978) |
23 June 1969 | 26 June 1978 | National Liberation Front | |
| 3 | Ali Nasir Muhammad (1939–) |
26 June 1978 | 21 December 1978 | National Liberation Front | |
| (3) | Ali Nasir Muhammad (1939–) |
21 December 1978 | 27 December 1978 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| Chairmen of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Council | |||||
| 4 | Abdul Fattah Ismail (1939–1986) |
27 December 1978 | 21 April 1980 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| (3) | Ali Nasir Muhammad (1939–) |
21 April 1980 | 24 January 1986 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| 5 | Haidar Abu Bakr al-Attas (1939–) |
24 January 1986 | 22 May 1990 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| Yemen Unification (22 May 1990 – 21 May 1994) | |||||
| President of the Democratic Republic of Yemen | |||||
| 6 | Ali Salem al Beidh (1939–) (in rebellion) |
21 May 1994 | 7 July 1994 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| Yemen Reunification (7 July 1994 – present) | |||||
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Heads of Government in South Yemen
The head of government is usually called the Prime Minister. This person leads the government and helps run the country day-to-day.
| No. | Photo | Name (Born–Died) |
Started role | Left role | Political Party |
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| Prime Ministers of the People's Republic of South Yemen | |||||
| 1 | Faysal al-Shaabi (1935–1970) |
6 April 1969 | 22 June 1969 | National Liberation Front | |
| 2 | Muhammad Ali Haitham (1940–1993) |
23 June 1969 | See below | National Liberation Front | |
| Prime Ministers of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen | |||||
| (2) | Muhammad Ali Haitham (1940–1993) |
See above | 2 August 1971 | National Liberation Front | |
| 3 | Ali Nasir Muhammad (1939–) |
2 August 1971 | 21 December 1978 | National Liberation Front | |
| (3) | Ali Nasir Muhammad (1939–) |
21 December 1978 | 14 February 1985 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| 4 | Haidar Abu Bakr al-Attas (1939–) |
14 February 1985 | 8 February 1986 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| 5 | Yasin Said Numan (1948–) |
8 February 1986 | 22 May 1990 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| Yemen Unification (22 May 1990 – 21 May 1994) | |||||
| Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Yemen | |||||
| 6 | Haidar Abu Bakr al-Attas (1939–) (in rebellion) |
21 May 1994 | 7 July 1994 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
Heads of the Supreme People's Council
The Supreme People's Council was an important governing body in South Yemen. Its chairman was a key leader.
| No. | Photo | Name (Born–Died) |
Started role | Left role | Political Party |
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| Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Council | |||||
| 1 | Abdul Fattah Ismail (1939–1986) |
1970 | 21 December 1978 | National Liberation Front | |
| (1) | Abdul Fattah Ismail (1939–1986) |
21 December 1978 | 21 April 1980 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| 2 | Ali Nasir Muhammad (1939–) |
26 April 1980 | 24 January 1986 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| 3 | Haidar Abu Bakr al-Attas (1939–) |
24 January 1986 | 22 May 1990 | Yemeni Socialist Party | |
| Yemen Unification (22 May 1990 – 21 May 1994) | |||||
| Yemen Reunification (7 July 1994 – 11 May 2017) | |||||
| President of the National Assembly of the Southern Transitional Council | |||||
| Ahmed Said Bin Breik (in rebellion) |
23 December 2017 | Incumbent | Southern Movement | ||
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