Three-day Yemen ceasefire in place as of Thursday: UN

‘The United Nations special envoy for Yemen has announced a three-day ceasefire in war-hit Yemen.
According to a statement, released by Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed on Monday, the truce will begin on 23:59 local time on Wednesday and continue for 72 hours.
“The special envoy welcomes the restoration of the cessation of hostilities, which will spare the Yemeni people further bloodshed and will allow for the expanded delivery of humanitarian assistance,” added the statement.
It notes that assurances have been received from all Yemeni parties engaged in the conflict and that the given time period is subject to renewal.’
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