Wednesday, June 24, 2015

UN Yemen Envoy says Geneva talks on Yemen conflict held promise, but divisions remain


Despite Yemen's challenges, parties to the conflict have reached a milestone on the path towards a political transition, according to the UN special envoy for the country.


Briefing the UN Security Council Wednesday after UN-brokered talks in Geneva, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed warned -- however -- that despite progress, an agreement between Yemen's rival parties is still out of reach.


Liling Tan reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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