Ali Abdullah Saleh

Saleh was killed by Houthi forces in Sana'a during the Yemeni Civil War.

Saleh allied with the Houthi rebels against the government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.

Saleh formally ceded power to his deputy, Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.

Saleh oversaw the unification of North and South Yemen, becoming President.

Saleh became President of the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen).

Saleh was appointed commander of the Taiz military region.

Saleh was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the armed forces.

Saleh became commander of an armored brigade.

Saleh graduated from the military academy.

Saleh joined the armed forces of North Yemen at a young age.

Ali Abdullah Saleh was born in Bait al-Ahmar village, Sanhan district.