Yemen's warring sides complete unprecedented prisoner exchange in major confidence-building measure

Over 800 prisoners were exchanged in Yemen's long-running war on Friday in the most significant exchange since October 2020.
The deal was brokered by the United Nations and comes amid diplomatic efforts to end the conflict that has killed over 150,000 people.
The exchange includes the release of top military officials and journalists held by the Houthis as well as Saudi and Sudanese troops fighting with the Saudi-led coalition.
The exchange is seen as a positive step towards ending the war and creating momentum for peace efforts between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels.
The prisoner exchange coincides with an intense diplomatic push to negotiate an end to Yemen's eight-year war.