The UN envoy to Yemen called on the Saudi-led military coalition and Houthi militants to extend the humanitarian ceasefire due to expire on Sunday.
A senior envoy official, Islmail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, called for the extension to allow for further aid to be delivered to Yemeni civilians.
The ceasefire has been observed since Tuesday, with humanitarian aid envoys attempting to distribute aid to an estimated 300,000 people that have been displaced, reports Reuters.
Speaking to press, Mr Ahmed, said,
“I am hopeful there will be an extension. All my first contacts indicate that we have a chance, but I am really calling on all parties to extend this for a minimum of five days.”