Humanitarian Truce in Effect in Yemen

2015-05-13 1

In Yemen, a long-awaited humanitarian truce went into effect on Tuesday night after weeks of ground fighting and airstrikes. Since the Saudi-led coalition began bombing Houthi targets throughout the country last March 26, at least 1400 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured. Massive destruction has also been reported. Since the five-day truce went into effect, much needed aid has started flowing into the country, yet some ground fighting has continued and many are skeptical about outcome. They want to know what the truce is based on, how long it will last and what happens next. teleSUR.