In Yemen, government and Houthi rebels have agreed on first phase of withdrawal of forces from Hodeidah city under a deal brokered by the United Nations.

According to a UN Statement, following two days of talks in Hodeidah, the two sides also agreed in principle on the second phase of redeployment.

The redeployment from Hodeidah is a critical part of a ceasefire deal reached in December in Sweden that calls on the government and Houthi rebels to move forces away from ports and parts of the city.