Yemen’s Hodeidah Ceasefire To Start On December 18

BBC: Yemen crisis: Hudaydah ceasefire delayed after clashes

An "immediate ceasefire" in Yemen's war will actually come into effect on 18 December, officials say, after the initial deal was followed by violence.

The warring sides agreed to end fighting in the vital port city of Hudaydah last Thursday.

A day later, air strikes and fierce clashes were reported between pro-government forces and Houthi rebels.

UN and Yemeni officials say the ceasefire delay is needed so that orders can be passed to ground troops.

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WNU editor: I have doubts that it is going to last.

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