Ceasefire signifies hope for 24m civilians facing humanitarian crisis in Yemen: Concern

Ahead of a Seanad motion on Yemen, Dominic MacSorley, CEO of Concern Worldwide, has cautiously welcomed the Hodeidah ceasefire announcement and UN Special Envoy Martin Griffith’s critical involvement in the peace talks.

Mr MacSorley said the announcement was a significant step forward for the 24 million Yemeni civilians who are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.