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Yemenis tremble as cease-fire extension fails

With the truce expired in Yemen, a return to full-blown war has horrified humanitarian organizations and Yemeni civilians alike.
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The failure to extend a truce has thrown millions of Yemenis into a state of anxiety and confusion over the last three days, deeply concerning humanitarian organizations and Yemeni civilians.

Starting April 2, the UN-sponsored cease-fire offered massive relief to war-torn Yemen for the first time in seven years. It brought international flights back to Sanaa Airport and fuel ships to Houthi-controlled Hodeida ports. With its expiration, civilians' suffering is sure to resume.

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