Yemen Warring Parties Lay Down Weapons In First Nationwide Truce Since 2016 Yemen
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition have agreed to abide by a two-month ceasefire that went into effect on Saturday, the first day of Ramadan, the holy month of Muslim fasting. “The two-month truce started at 7 p.m. (1600 GMT) tonight. “As of tonight, all offensive ground, air and naval military operations must cease,” said UN special envoy Hans Grundberg. The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Sari, reaffirmed “our commitment to a total cessation of military operations, provided the other side complies,” in a statement issued by the rebels....