UN Chief Ban Ki-moon repeated his call Wednesday (August 17th) for Yemen's warring sides to "immediately cease all hostilities", AFP reported.
In a statement Ban urged "all parties to the conflict to immediately cease all hostilities" and for the Yemeni parties to return to direct talks facilitated by his special envoy for Yemen.
He reminded all parties "of the utmost necessity to protect civilians and to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law".
"Civilians, including children, are paying the heaviest price in the ongoing conflict, as civilian infrastructure, such as schools and hospitals, continue to be hit," Ban said.
