RIYADH, Apr 9 (NNN-SPA) – The Saudi-led coalition, announced on Wednesday, a two-week cease-fire in Yemen, starting from today (Thursday).
The coalition spokesperson, Turki Al-Malki, said in a statement that, the cease-fire could be extended as part of efforts to combat the spread of the COVID-19.
It is also a recognition of Yemeni government’s decision to a cease-fire, following a call by UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Martin Griffiths, for warring parties to lay down their weapons.
The cease-fire aims to create the appropriate conditions to implement the invitation of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, to hold a meeting between the Yemeni government and its rival Houthis, he said.
The coalition supports all efforts in reaching a comprehensive and lasting cease-fire in Yemen, and a comprehensive and just political solution agreed by the Yemenis, the spokesperson concluded.– NNN-SPA
