Parties to Yemen war exchange accusations of breaching ceasefire

SANAA -- Warring factions in the war in Yemen exchanged accusations on Friday of violating a 72-hour ceasefire that began just before midnight on Wednesday, with the Saudi-led coalition saying Houthi forces have breached the truce by attacking several cities in both countries.

The United Nations announced the ceasefire between the parties earlier in the week. It has the possibility for extension if it holds.

The coalition said it had responded to the Houthi attacks "according to the engagement rules and continuing to exercise the highest self restraints towards the violations of the ceasefire."