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Yemen Rebels Accept Saudi Ceasefire

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After six weeks of Saudi-led air strikes.

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Mohamed al-Sayaghi

Rebel troops supporting the Shiite Huthis in Yemen have reportedly agreed to a five-day humanitarian truce offered by Saudi Arabia. The truce will begin on Tuesday, and comes after more than six weeks of Saudi-led air strikes. Despite pleas for civilians, the Saudi coalition bombed the rebel stronghold of Saada, claiming the whole province is now a military target.

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