UN warns Yemen's warring sides truce in jeopardy

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AFP Dubai
Last Updated : Feb 04 2019 | 2:05 AM IST

The head of the UN mission in Yemen has warned the Saudi-backed government and the Huthi rebels that a seven-week ceasefire in the flashpoint city of Hodeida was fragile and urged them to order their commanders on the ground to uphold the truce.

Retired Dutch general Patrick Cammaert met with government representatives and Huthis aboard a vessel anchored in the port of Hodeida on Sunday for talks aimed at shoring up the ceasefire.

The talks are to continue on Monday, a UN statement said, describing the meeting as "cordial and constructive."

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First Published: Feb 04 2019 | 2:05 AM IST

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