Relevance: prelims current affairs
The United Nations (UN) said that a Houthi rebel withdrawal from the key port of Hodeidah, as well as the two smaller ports of Saleef and Ras Isa was proceeding as planned.
- After the Yemeni government accused insurgents of faking the pullout.
Crucial highlights:
- Al-Hudaydah is also transliterated as Hodeda, Hodeida, Hudaida or Hodeidah.
- It is the principal port on the Red Sea.
- It is an important port, exporting coffee, cotton, dates and hides. It serves as the entry point for Yemen’s humanitarian aid and around 70% of commercial imports.