The Yemeni government and separatist Shia Houthi militants signed an agreement aimed at ending unrest that has gripped the region for weeks.
The UN brokered deal, allows for a new government to be formed with the southern separatists nominating a new prime minister within three days, reports the BBC.
The deal came after the current prime minister quit in response to clashes between separatist militants and pro-government forces in the capital.
The separatist militants claimed to have taken over government headquarters, ministries and state broadcasters on Sunday.
The deal also called on the Houthis to hand over all military and government buildings that were seized in the capital.
The Houthi militants, who belong to the Shia community, have staged uprisings since 2004 to achieve greater autonomy for their northern province of Saada.
The UN brokered deal, allows for a new government to be formed with the southern separatists nominating a new prime minister within three days, reports the BBC.
The deal came after the current prime minister quit in response to clashes between separatist militants and pro-government forces in the capital.
The separatist militants claimed to have taken over government headquarters, ministries and state broadcasters on Sunday.
The deal also called on the Houthis to hand over all military and government buildings that were seized in the capital.
The Houthi militants, who belong to the Shia community, have staged uprisings since 2004 to achieve greater autonomy for their northern province of Saada.