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Yemen Ceasefire Goes Into Effect
For the first time in six years, warring parties in Yemen have all agreed upon a nationwide ceasefire that went into effect on Saturday, the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, in an effort to quell violence and provide some humanitarian and economic relief to the war torn country. The ceasefire, which was brokered by the United Nations and is set to last two months before an optional renewal, sets in place measures to stop fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, both inside and outside the country (outside meaning Houthi missile/drone attacks on Saudi Arabia). The ultimate goal is to set the stage for potential peace talks.