Britain merged Aden Colony with several protectorate sheikhdoms into the Federation of South Arabia. The federation preserved British influence over external affairs and security while presenting...
The NLF’s armed campaign and popular opposition to British rule continued across Aden and the protectorates. The conflict undermined the Federation’s legitimacy and weakened Britain’s ability to...
Britain announced that its forces would leave Aden at independence. The decision reflected the rising cost and political failure of maintaining colonial rule, while the Federation government lacked...
