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Khalid bin Salman Stresses Saudi Arabia's Keenness on Yemen's Security, Stability

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman stressed on Sunday the Saudi-led Arab coalition's keenness on restoring security, peace and stability in Yemen. He held talks in Riyadh with Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik and several of his ministers. Prince Khalid highlighted Riyadh's welcoming of the two-month ceasefire…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022

Yemen: two-month ceasefire begins with hopes for peace talks

UN special envoy Hans Grundberg stresses importance of building on truce in effort to end six-year war

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022

Yemenis Welcome Truce, Worry about Houthis' Lack of Commitment

The announcement of a two-month truce in Yemen has been widely welcomed by the people and official circles in spite of concerns that the Iran-backed Houthi militias may not commit to it given their poor track record. The Houthis did welcome the announcement, which was made on Friday night at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2022

Iran welcomes Yemen truce, urges political solution

Iran on Saturday welcomed a U.N.-brokered truce in Yemen between a Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi group aligned with Tehran, and called for seeking a negotiated solution to the seven-year conflict.

Reuters · Apr 2, 2022

Intra-Yemeni Talks in Riyadh Restore Hope for Yemen Exiting Current Situation

Sarhan Al-Munikher, head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) mission to Yemen, considered all solutions open to Yemenis to decide the fate of their country and get out of the current situation. Meanwhile, Southern Transitional Council (STC) commander Maj. Gen.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022

Week of Joy Begins in Riyadh and Reaches Every Yemeni Home

The hesitation of some Yemeni politicians to greet each other on the first day of the launch of intra-Yemeni consultations under Gulf sponsorship was not one of the worrying signs, because it ended with peace, handshakes, and sometimes hugs. Represented by around 800 deputies, Yemenis have high hopes for the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Announcement of Yemen Truce

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Saturday an announcement made by the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, for a truce in Yemen, under which all forms of military operations in the country and on the Saudi-Yemeni border will be halted. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022

Arab Coalition Welcomes Truce Announcement in Yemen

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen welcomed on Friday the truce in Yemen, saying it supports the UN efforts and arrangements to keep the deal. “The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition welcomes the announcement made by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022

Warring sides in Yemen agree to a two-month truce, UN says

The United Nations said all sides in Yemen’s seven-year war agreed to a two-month truce starting Saturday, a breakthrough in efforts to ease a conflict that’s triggered a humanitarian crisis and roiled the oil-exporting Gulf.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022

Saudi-led coalition welcomes the 2-month truce in Yemen - state TV

The Saudi-led coalition, which intervened in March 2015 against the Houthis, welcomed on Friday the U.N.-brokered truce in Yemen saying it supports the U.N. efforts and arrangements to keep the truce, Saudi state TV reported.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022