According to the Associated Press, the warring parties in Yemen on Thursday agreed to an immediate ceasefire in the strategic port city of Hodeida.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the agreement as "real progress", which alleviated the pain of Yemen. The ceasefire and retreat of the troops have alleviated concerns. If there is no ceasefire, the Battle of Hodeida may force its ports to be completely shut down. This is the main trans-shipment point for the food and other humanitarian assistance of millions of Yemenis. Yemen’s food is almost entirely imported, with about 70% passing through the port of Hodda. During the fighting that lasted for several months around the Netherlands, the port remained open, and although the speed of transportation from the city to other parts of the country slowed down, it still played an important role here. However, the ceasefire agreement may not mean how important it can be in reducing the suffering of Yemenis. Ships carrying supplies to the Netherlands have to be rigorously searched by United Nations monitors to ensure that no weapons are on board, a process that delays de