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HODEIDAH

May 13, 2019

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.

About: 

  • Names: Al-Hudaydah is also transliterated as Hodeda, Hodeida, Hudaida or Hodeidah.  

  • Location: It is the principal port on the Red Sea. 

  • Port’s significance: 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. 

Source : The Hindu

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