The direct talks between Houthi and Saudi officials have raised hopes for peace in Yemen ravaged by nine years of war.

The direct talks between Houthi and Saudi officials have raised hopes for peace in Yemen ravaged by nine years of war.
It’s unclear whether government and presidential council will remain in Aden or in Riyadh, as was previously the case.
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Preliminary deal between Yemen government and southern separatists would bring separatists into a new cabinet.
STC forces said an agreement to end the standoff in the southern city could be signed imminently.
The Southern Transitional Council, backed by United Arab Emirates, is leading the separatist cause in Aden.
Deputy foreign minister calls on STC to hand over arms to government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.
Interior minister acknowledges defeat to UAE-backed southern separatists, accuses Riyadh of not protecting its allies.
Call comes hours after southern separatists in Aden take control of the presidential palace and government army’s camps.
At least one person killed as fighting between southern separatists and government troops continues for second day.