Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi, the President of Yemen, stated in a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General on Monday, December 7, that he has informed the Saudi-led coalition that a seven-day ceasefire will begin in Yemen on December 15. According to Reuters, Hadi mentioned in this letter: 'I informed the coalition leadership that we intend to start a ceasefire in Yemen from December 15 to December 21.' The President of Yemen emphasized that this ceasefire will coincide with peace negotiations in Yemen, and if the Houthis comply, the ceasefire could be extended. While Hadi announced a one-week ceasefire alongside peace talks in Switzerland, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the UN envoy, had previously reported an agreement among the conflicting parties in Yemen's civil war to participate in the Geneva peace negotiations. The UN envoy stated that a delegation consisting of representatives from Hadi's government and another delegation made up of Houthi Shiite militants and an official delegation from the People's Congress of Yemen, loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, would be present at these negotiations. He noted that no timeline has been set for the Swiss peace talks, which will continue as long as necessary. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed also mentioned that all parties involved in Yemen's civil war, including the Saudi-led coalition, agree to establish a ceasefire in the country. However, the UN envoy had previously stated that Saudi Arabia would only agree to a ceasefire if it supports Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi. The Saudi-led coalition has been conducting attacks on positions held by Iranian-backed Houthi militants and supporters of Ali Abdullah Saleh for the past eight months. According to the UN, the civil war in Yemen has resulted in nearly six thousand deaths during this period, and half of the country's population is at risk of famine. So far, UN efforts to end the civil war in Yemen have not yielded results. The first round of Yemen peace negotiations was held last June in Geneva but ended without results.
Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi: A Ceasefire Will Be Established in Yemen Concurrently with Peace Negotiations
Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi announced a seven-day ceasefire starting December 15 to coincide with peace negotiations in Switzerland. The ceasefire is contingent on Houthi compliance and aims to facilitate discussions among conflicting parties, including the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi representatives. This development is significant as it reflects ongoing international efforts to resolve the protracted conflict in Yemen, which has led to a humanitarian crisis.
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📰 What Happened
Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi announced a seven-day ceasefire starting December 15 to coincide with peace negotiations in Switzerland. The ceasefire is contingent on Houthi compliance and aims to facilitate discussions among conflicting parties.
- The ceasefire will last from December 15 to December 21.
- The UN envoy reported an agreement among conflicting parties to participate in peace negotiations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis with millions at risk of famine. The conflict involves multiple factions, including the Houthi movement and the Saudi-led coalition.
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