Warring sides involved in Yemen conflict determined on a ceasefire that would bring an end to ongoing fighting - U.N. special envoy
The U.N. special envoy for Yemen announced on Saturday that the warring parties involved in the ongoing conflict have agreed to pursue a ceasefire as a means of resolving the longstanding dispute.
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- Published Date: 06:47 | 23 December 2023
- Modified Date: 06:47 | 23 December 2023
The warring sides in the long-running conflict in Yemen have committed to steps towards a ceasefire that would end the fighting, the U.N. special envoy for Yemen said on Saturday.
The envoy, Hans Grundberg, "welcomes the parties' commitment to a set of measures to implement a nation-wide ceasefire, improve living conditions in Yemen, and engage in preparations for the resumption of an inclusive political process under UN auspices," he said in a statement.
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