The truce was effectively holding across Yemen, despite small breaches in the provinces of Taiz, Hajja and Mareb, local officials and residents across the country told Reuters. "It was a quiet night. "We hope this war ends soon, because people are tired. The United Nations announced the ceasefire between the warring factions earlier in the week. Aid agencies hope to use the truce to reach parts of the country that have been cut off by months of fighting and are in dire humanitarian need.

Source: CBC News October 20, 2016 11:37 UTC