Saudi-led coalition to halt military operations in Yemen during Ramadan

Move aims to create positive atmosphere for negotiations to succeed

Last updated: March 30, 2022 | 01:14

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Turki Al Maliki, spokesman of the Saudi-led coalition giving a press conference.

SPA

Cairo: The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Tuesday it will halt military operations in Yemen starting Wednesday to help create a positive atmosphere during Ramadan in order for negotiations between Yemeni parties to succeed, the Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported.

The move was delivered via a statement from Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki, Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

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