Yemen's key port ceasefire takes effect

Yemen's flashpoint city of Hodeida was calm yesterday as a ceasefire took effect and a team including members of the warring sides prepared to monitor the truce agreed at talks in Sweden.

A lasting ceasefire would be a major step in efforts to end Yemen's devastating war, which has killed thousands and left 14 million people on the brink of famine.

The truce which came into force overnight was due to be followed by a team of observers deploying "within 24 hours", a United Nations official said.

The Redeployment Coordination Committee includes members of the Saudi-backed government and the Iran-aligned Huthi rebels but is chaired by the UN, said the official who requested anonymity.

"Both parties said publicly they are abiding by the ceasefire," the official told AFP.

 

Yemens key port ceasefire takes effect

Yemens flashpoint city of Hodeida was calm yesterday as a ceasefire took effect and a team including members of the warring sides prepared to monitor the truce agreed at talks in Sweden. A lasting ceasefire would be a major step in efforts to end Yemens devastating war, which has killed thousands and left 14 million people on the brink of famine. The truce which came into force overnight was due to be followed by a team of observers deploying within 24 hours, a United Nations official said. The Redeployment Coordination Committee includes members of the Saudi-backed government and the Iran-aligned Huthi rebels but is chaired by the UN, said the official who requested anonymity. Both parties said publicly they are abiding by the ceasefire, the official told AFP.