In July , the Yemeni government - in - exile in Saudi Arabia announced the appointment of his former deputy , Nayef al - Bakri , as governor .
At some point during the months - long battle for Aden in 2015 , bin Habtour fled the city .
In July , the Aden government - in - exile in Saudi Arabia announced the appointment of bin Habtour 's former deputy , Nayef al - Bakri , as governor .
At some point during the months - long battle for Aden in 2015 , bin Habtour fled the city .