RIYADH (Web Desk) – Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced a five-day ceasefire in Yemen’s war to facilitate aid to civilians in need.
Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made the announcement at a news conference with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
That means the Saudi-led coalition of Arab countries will cease airstrikes in Yemen. Al-Jubeir said he hoped Iran-backed Houthis rebels will halt attacks on the ground.
Jubeir went on to say that humanitarian truce will truly depend on Houthis, “there will be ceasefire everywhere or nowhere”.
John Kerry welcomed the Saudi initiative on the occasion while saying that he expects all parties will decide for the ceasefire date quickly.
Aid groups say millions of Yemenis are in need of food, fuel and medicine.
