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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 22 March 2019 (named day). It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Friday, 22 March 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Yemen: Ceasefires

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the viability of the ceasefire agreement in Yemen, and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Since it came into effect in Hodeidah on 18 December, the fragile ceasefire has continued to hold and there has been a general de-escalation by both sides around the city. We are aware of reports of frontline incidents and skirmishing but these remain low. We urge all parties to support and facilitate the UN's efforts and to implement the agreements reached during the Stockholm talks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
234076
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Yemen Ceasefires
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk