RIMBO, Sweden (Reuters) – UN special envoy Martin Griffiths said on Monday Yemen’s warring parties had yet to agree on main sticking points in peace talks, including a ceasefire in Hodeidah and reopening Sanaa airport, but that consultations would continue. The talks in Sweden are set to last until Dec. 13. “I’m hopeful that we can reach an agreement on de-escalation to reduce fighting in (Hodeidah and Taiz). The Houthis told Reuters they want Hodeidah, a lifeline for millions of people, to be declared a neutral zone. Hadi’s government insists the Houthis disarm first, while the Houthis say this would require agreement on a unity government and timeframe for the transitional period.

Source: Egypt Independent December 11, 2018 08:08 UTC