Saudi Arabia announces 5-day humanitarian pause in Yemen war

Author: Associated Press
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Saudi Arabia has 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.

Aid groups say millions of Yemenis are in need of food, fuel and medicine.

It was unclear when the so-called “humanitarian pause” would start.

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