UN Yemen envoy heads to rebel-held capital Sanaa

The UN Yemen envoy  Martin Griffiths yesterday flew into the rebel-held capital Sanaa for talks to avert all-out fighting for the lifeline port of Hodeida and widespread famine. He is expected to hold  talks with rebel political leaders as he attempts to revive a peace process that collapsed in



September.

Under heavy Western pressure, the government and its Saudi-led military backers have largely suspended a five-month-old offensive on the Red Sea port city.

UN agencies say up to 14 million Yemenis are at risk of starvation if the port of Hodeida is closed by fighting or damage.