Zaraniq rebellion (feb 18, 1909 – feb 1, 1910)
Description:
The Zaraniq rebellion was an rebellion of the Zaraniq Tribe that took place between 1909 and 1910 in the Yemen Vilayet, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire.The rebellion was fought for two reasons:
1. Opposition to the extension of telegraph lines through their territory, and;
2. The unmet demand that the sons of their leaders held hostage in Hodeida, Bayt al-Faqih and other localities be released from prison.
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Date:
feb 18, 1909
feb 1, 1910
~ 11 months