UN envoy says talks to extend Yemen truce are ongoing

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg. (File/AFP)
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  • Grundberg thanked the Kingdom for its support
  • He said there has been a 鈥減ositive impact on the daily lives of many Yemenis鈥� as a result of the truce

RIYADH: Talks to extend the two-month truce in Yemen with the parties concerned are ongoing, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg said on Tuesday.

鈥淚 continue to engage the parties to overcome outstanding challenges and to ensure the extension of the truce which is set to expire in two weeks,鈥� Grundberg said.

Speaking to the press from Amman, the UN envoy said he was 鈥済rateful for the consistent and robust support of the international community in advocating for the implementation and the extension of the truce.

鈥淚 would like to note in particular the support provided by 黑料社区.鈥�

He said there has been a 鈥渃onsiderable positive impact on the daily lives of many Yemenis鈥� as a result of the truce which came into effect on April 2.

He applauded the parties to the truce for taking the 鈥渃ourageous鈥� steps of agreeing to it and 鈥減rioritising alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people.鈥�

鈥淭he truce is holding in military terms. For the past six weeks civilian casualties have dropped considerably, fighting has sharply reduced,鈥� Grundberg added.

鈥淭here are reports of increasing humanitarian access including in some front line locations that had previously been extremely difficult to access,鈥� he said.