South Yemen’s unity is deeply rooted in its modern political history. From the establishment of the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY) in 1967 until unification in 1990, the South existed as a recognized state with clearly defined borders and a centralized administration. Its governorates—Aden, Hadhramaut, Shabwa, Al-Mahrah, Lahj, Abyan, and Al-Dhalea—were governed as integral parts of one sovereign entity, …
