Saudi Arab coalition declares 48-hour Yemen truce

The Arab coalition fighting in Yemen against Iranian-backed militias declared a renewable 48-hour ceasefire to begin Saturday in Yemen, read a statement on the Saudi Press Agency.


"It has been decided to begin a 48-hour ceasefire from 12:00 noon in Yemen's timing (0900 GMT) on Saturday," said the coalition statement.

Saturday's truce, the third announced this year, could be extended if the Iran-aligned Houthi movement shows commitment to it and if the group allows humanitarian aid into areas under siege, SPA reported.
 [alarabiya.net]
19/11/16