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War-torn Yemen holds breath for breakthrough truce

Sanaa (AFP) - Yemen's warring parties are set to lay down their weapons for the first nationwide truce since 2016 on Saturday, with all eyes on whether the UN-brokered ceasefire will hold.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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

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.

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UN: Yemen's warring parties agree to two-month truce starting Saturday

Dubai (AFP) - The UN said Yemen's warring parties have agreed to a two-month extendable truce starting Saturday, the first day of Ramadan for many Muslims, and an accord on fuel shipments and Sanaa airport.

AFP

Yemen’s warring parties agree to two-month truce, UN says

The truce starting on Saturday would also allow fuel imports into Hodeidah and some flights resuming from Sanaa airport.

Al Jazeera

Yemen’s Warring Parties Agree Two-Month Truce in Major Breakthrough

The warring sides in Yemen's seven-year conflict have for the first time in years agreed a nationwide truce, which would also allow fuel imports into areas held by the Iran-backed Houthi militias and some flights operating from Sanaa airport, the United Nations envoy said on Friday. The last coordinated cessation…

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UN says Yemen's warring parties agree to 2-month truce

The U.N. envoy to Yemen says the country’s warring parties have accepted a two-month truce, starting with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

The Independent UK

Yemen's slide into political crisis and war

Following is a timeline of Yemen's slide into conflict. The warring parties agreed a two-month truce on Friday in the first major breakthrough in years.

Reuters

Yemen factions back two-month truce: UN

United Nations special envoy Hans Grundberg says Yemen’s warring parties have agreed to a two-month ceasefire.

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UK plan to label Houthis as terrorists risks disaster in Yemen, aid bodies warn

Exclusive: agencies write letter to government after learning home secretary is pushing for designation

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Reuters

Yemen's warring parties agree two-month truce in major breakthrough

The warring sides in Yemen's seven-year conflict have for the first time in years agreed a nationwide truce, which would also allow fuel imports into Houthi-held areas and some flights operating from Sanaa airport, the United Nations envoy said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Yemen peace talks give little hope for displaced civilians

Riyadh consultations hosted by Saudi Arabia have been boycotted by the Houthis, leaving little chance of success.

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Yemenis Warn of Wasting Opportunities at Riyadh Consultations

Participants at the Yemen consultations, currently underway in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, have warned against wasting opportunities, a policy that has led to the squandering of previous efforts to overcome sharp divisions and unite ranks. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is sponsoring the consultations that kicked off on Wednesday and…

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Yemeni Consensus Exceeds Expectations at Riyadh Consultations

The Yemeni parties taking part at the Riyadh consultations have shown great consensus and keenness on the future of their country. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is sponsoring the talks at its Riyadh headquarters. They kicked off on Wednesday and will conclude on April 7. Dr.

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Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Sponsors Graduation at King Fahad Naval Academy

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman sponsored on Thursday the graduation of 35 students of the King Fahad Naval Academy. Prince Khalid was representing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, at the ceremony. The event took place the Jubail college. Prince Khalid…

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Arab Coalition Says Committed to Ceasefire in Yemen

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Thursday it was committed to the ceasefire in Yemen it had declared earlier this week in compliance to an appeal by Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr.

Foreign Affairs

America and Saudi Arabia Are Stuck With Each Other

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Reuters

Saudi Arabia responded positively to U.N. truce for Yemen, says official

Saudi Arabia has responded positively to a ceasefire proposal for Yemen presented by United Nations special envoy Hans Grundberg, a Saudi official said on Thursday.

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Saudi Arabia Blacklists 25 People, Entities over Houthi Financing

Saudi Arabia said Thursday that it added 25 people and entities from different nationalities to the country's terrorism list, saying they are involved in financing Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias. A statement by the presidency of State Security said that in coordination with the US Treasury Department - Office of Foreign…

The Hindu

Student from Yemen mows down CRPF PSI; both killed

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The Independent UK

World Bank allocates $300 million to help Yemen key services

The World Bank has approved an additional $300 million for desperately needed aid for the poorest and most vulnerable households in war-torn Yemen, as well as for helping the country fight the coronavirus pandemic

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