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| Yemen Ceasefire Takes Effect as UN Vows to Aid Civilians | |
| 2016-04-11 | |
"Yew betcha, just as soon as I finish this here foie gras!"
Peace talks are supposed to be hosted in Kuwait later in April in an attempt to reach political solution for the crisis. Prior to ceasefire announcement, the UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs in Yemen Jamie McGoldrick invited the parties to abide by the cessation of hostilities and protecting civilians. "Regardless of negotiation results, the United Nations and its partners involved in humanitarian work are determined to proceed with their response to the humanitarian needs of the population, wherever they are and whatever the obstacles would be," McGoldrick said. The United Nations had also sponsored two rounds of negotiations in Geneva, but things did not reach the desired results. Meanwhile, on the eve of the cease-fire in Yemen, the Yemeni army and Popular Committees managed to fend off attempts of aggression forces to advance on the front of Marib. A military source said that 30 gunmen of the aggression mercenaries were killed and dozens others were injured as the national military thwarted their attempt to progress toward Sirwah District in Marib province, detaining a number of militants and destroying three armored vehicles and four armed crews. | |
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