BBC: Yemen conflict: Truce to start on Thursday, says UN envoy
A 72-hour truce in conflict-ravaged Yemen is set to begin on Thursday, the UN special envoy has announced.
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said he had received assurances from all Yemeni parties for such a move.
Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi's forces have been fighting Houthi rebels, who control the capital Sanaa.
Mr Ahmed's announcement follows international alarm over the deaths of 140 people in a Saudi airstrike which hit a funeral gathering in Sanaa.
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More News On A 72 Hour Ceasefire For Yemen Starting On Thursday
UN hopes Yemen ceasefire will bring relief to areas "cut-off" by fighting -- Reuters
Yemen cease-fire to begin Wednesday -- AP
Yemen ceasefire set to last for 72 hours -- CNN
Parties in Yemen's Civil War Agree to 72-Hour Ceasefire -- NBC/Reuters
Yemen to start 72-hour ceasefire, says UN special envoy -- The Guardian
Kerry welcomes 72-hour ceasefire in Yemen -- AFP
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