United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Han Grundberg has announced that the parties to the conflict have responded positively to a United Nations proposal for a two-month Truce which comes into effect tomorrow 2 April at 1900hrs.
According to the Envoy on Friday, "The aim of this Truce is to give Yemenis a necessary break from violence, relief from the humanitarian suffering and most importantly hope that an end to this conflict is possible".
Envoy said the parties accepted to halt all offensive military air, ground and maritime operations inside Yemen and across its borders.
Adding that they also agreed for fuel ships to enter into Hudaydah ports and commercial flights to operate in and out of Sana’a airport to predetermined destinations in the region.
"They further agreed to meet under my auspices to open roads in Taiz and other governorates in Yemen. The Truce can be renewed beyond the two-month period with the consent of the parties".
Grundberg thanked parties for working with him and his office in good faith and making the necessary compromises to reach this agreement.
While calling on the parties to fully adhere to and respect the Truce and its elements and to take all necessary steps to immediately implement it.
He noted that the agreement would not have been possible without international and regional support, which he is grateful for.
"For the successful implementation of this Truce and for moving to the next steps, it is critical that this support continues in a sustained and focused manner".
The Envoy stated that the Truce is a first and long overdue step. "All Yemeni women, men and children that have suffered immensely through over seven years of war expect nothing less than an end to this war.
"The parties must deliver nothing less", Grundberg said.
Meanwhile, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has commended the government of Yemen, the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis for agreeing on a two-month truce in Yemen.
The commendation was from his Spokesman on Friday tweets, UN Chief said the truce opens the door to addressing Yemen's urgent humanitarian and economic needs, and creates a genuine opportunity to restart Yemen's political process.
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