Top UN Envoy hails two-month renewal of Yemen truce

By agreeing to implementing and now renewing the truce, the parties have provided a rare glimmer of hope to Yemenis that an end to this devastating conflict is possible,” he said in a statement.

The extension comes into effect at 7pm, local time, and under the same terms as the original UN-brokered agreement, which began on 2 April.

Over the past two months, the country’s people have experienced the tangible benefits of the truce, said Mr. Grundberg.

Civilian casualties have dropped significantly, fuel deliveries through Hudaydah port have increased considerably, and commercial flights have resumed at the main airport in Sana’a, after nearly six years.