United Nations special envoy Hans Grundberg is discussing a possible truce for Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition is battling the Houthi movement, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which starts in April, his office said on Sunday.
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It said Grundberg met on Saturday with the Houthi's chief negotiator and Omani officials in Muscat to discuss UN consultations and efforts to address the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, "including a possible truce" during Ramadan.
The seven-year war in Yemen has killed tens of thousands of people and pushed the country to the brink of famine.
