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UN envoy holds ‘fruitful’ talks with Yemen rebel chief
SANAA, July 4, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – The UN envoy for Yemen said Wednesday he had held “fruitful” talks with rebel leader Abdulmalik al-Huthi in his bid to avert all-out fighting for the strategic port city of Hodeida.
“I’m greatly reassured by the messages I have received, which have been positive and constructive,” Martin Griffiths told reporters at Sanaa airport after two days of talks in the rebel-held capital.
“I’m especially thankful to Abdulmalik al-Huthi, whom I met yesterday, for his support and the fruitful discussion we held.”
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