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<p>Since it came into effect in Hodeidah on 18 December, the fragile ceasefire has
continued to hold and there has been a general de-escalation by both sides around
the city.</p><p> </p><p>As a result of the ceasefire, the UN estimates that tens of
thousands of IDPs have recently returned to Hodeidah. On 26 February, a UN mission
reached the Red Sea Mills facility outside Hodeidah city for the first time in nearly
six months, paving the way to releasing enough wheat to feed up to 3.5 million people
for a month. Hodeidah port remains open and the food pipeline into Red Sea ports is
strong. In February 2019, Yemen imported 114% of its monthly pre-conflict food import
requirements.</p><p> </p><p>It is imperative that the parties implement the Stockholm
agreements, which will secure access into Hodeidah port and vital onward supply routes.
There can be no return to major military operations in Hodeidah: this would be catastrophic
for Yemen and potentially push millions into famine.</p>
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