Eight years of war in Yemen have killed tens of thousands of people, and left most of the population on the brink of starvation.
However, there is a glimmer of hope.
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The Saudi-led military coalition and the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have agreed to extend their truce by two months.
The warring sides have held talks in Jordan, agreed that fuel vessels will be allowed into the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah, and commercial flights will resume from Sanaa airport.
But can the progress lead to lasting peace?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Jasmin Lavoie – spokesman, Norwegian Refugee Council in Yemen
Annelle Sheline – research fellow, Middle East program, Quincy Institute
Ibrahim Jalal – non-resident scholar, Gulf and Yemen program, Middle East Institute