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Yemen war: Ceasefire takes effect in Hudaydah after skirmishes
Fighting between Yemeni pro-government forces and Houthi rebels in the city of Hudaydah has reportedly subsided, after a ceasefire came into effect overnight.
Skirmishes continued for several hours following the start of the UN-brokered truce at midnight (21:00 GMT), but locals now say it is relatively calm.
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The battle for Hudaydah threatened the operation of its port, which is crucial to the delivery of aid supplies.
Half of the war-torn country's population - 14 million people - are on the brink of famine and an estimated 85,000 children may have died from malnutrition.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46600430
Skirmishes continued for several hours following the start of the UN-brokered truce at midnight (21:00 GMT), but locals now say it is relatively calm.
...
The battle for Hudaydah threatened the operation of its port, which is crucial to the delivery of aid supplies.
Half of the war-torn country's population - 14 million people - are on the brink of famine and an estimated 85,000 children may have died from malnutrition.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46600430
I doubt it will last forever, but maybe some aid can get through.
