On Saturday, the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, revealed that warring parties in the long-standing conflict in the country have reached an agreement to take steps toward a new ceasefire, which could bring an end to the ongoing hostilities.
Grundberg welcomed the commitment of the parties to undertake a set of measures, including implementing a ceasefire that encompasses all of Yemen.
These measures also involve improving living conditions in Yemen and engaging in preparations to resume a comprehensive political process under the auspices of the United Nations.
Saudi Arabia, which leads a military coalition in Yemen in support of the internationally recognized government against the Houthi rebels, had earlier confirmed that it would host a delegation of Houthi representatives for discussions on the peace process in Yemen.
This comes after nearly nine years of conflict in the impoverished country on the Arabian Peninsula.
Yemen has been embroiled in conflict since mid-2014, resulting in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of thousands and one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, according to the United Nations.
The intensity of the fighting in Yemen significantly decreased following the ceasefire mediated by the United Nations, which came into effect in April 2022.
This ceasefire has largely been held even after its formal expiration in October 2022. However, the humanitarian crisis in the impoverished nation continues to worsen, with humanitarian aid dwindling due to funding shortages.
