Hadi s internationally recognised government to call on allies to assist.
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Saudi-led coalition entered the conflict months later.
UN efforts to mediate an end to the conflict looked hopeful in December 2018, with an agreement reached in Stockholm for ceasefires in the port city of Hodeidah and two other ports, Salif and Ras Issa, and a successful prisoner exchange.
However, major delays were caused by the Houthis arguing over the details of the agreement, which
prevented major aspects being implemented.
In late March, Saudi Arabia proposed an initiative to end the Yemen war.
The kingdom’s plan, welcomed by the international community, proposed a nationwide ceasefire, reopening of Sanaa International Airport to some destinations, resumption of talks between Yemen’s warring sides,