United nations on He said on Tuesday that the warring parties in Yemen had agreed to renew the existing truce for two months in a step Towards a longer peace.
Yemen has been in conflict since the Iranian-backed Houthi movement took control of The capital is Sana’a in 2014, leading to the launch of a Saudi leadership military judicial intervention in support of trapped government the following year.
But the truce entered effect on April 2 and renewed from June 4, providing a rare respite from the violence for Many of country and relieve some of suffering.
The latest The extension, which runs from August 2 to October 2, “includes the parties’ commitment to intensify negotiations to reach an expanded armistice agreement.” soon as such possible”United nations special envoy on Yemen, Hans Grundberg said in a permit.
hundreds of thousands died, directly of combat as well as indirectly, and millions They were displaced in What the United Nations calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
“The main Goal of The current The armistice continues to aim to provide tangible relief to civilians and create a favorable environment environment for A peaceful settlement of the conflict through an inclusive political process added.
‘slowing progress’
more than two thirds of 30 million Yemen people need United Nations humanitarian aid official He said last month, the country was pushed to the brink of famine.
Under the truce, commercial flights resumed from the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, to Jordan and Egypt, while oil tankers were able to dock. in lifeline port of Hodeidah, also in Houthi hands.
Extension of Aid agencies operating in Egypt welcomed the truce on Tuesday support affected by the conflict.
“Millions of Yemenis are suffering from a sharp rise in food prices and shortages of “Health and other basic services and diminishing economic opportunities,” said Abdul Wasai’ Mohamed of aid agency Oxfam.
“Now is the time for All parties – and international community – to me work Towards a lasting and comprehensive peace that guarantees lives, dignity and freedom of Yemeni people Muhammad said.
On Monday, 30 aid agencies are working in Yemen said that since the armistice first came in force in April 2″ of Civilian casualties have decreased significantly.”
Relief groups, including Yemeni and international The organizations urged “all parties to the conflict to abide by and extend the Agreement to Protect Civilians” across the country.
But Erin Hutchinson Yemen country director for The Norwegian Refugee Council launched a note of to caution.
“After seeing quick and decisive action towards success of truce in The first months, progress To meet everyone of “His elements have slowed down,” Hutchinson said.
“We hope for this extension for two months allow for Reopening of Enabling roads that connect cities and regions more displaced people to return to homes safely and ensure Humanitarian aid can arrive people who It has been out of Reach for very long ” added.
