Yemen's internationally recognized government and Houthi rebels reached an agreement to release 2,900 detainees following negotiations in Muscat brokered by the UN and the ICRC. Hans Grundberg described the humanitarian deal as a significant step to alleviate suffering for 1,700 rebels and 1,200 government-aligned prisoners. This pact marks the largest exchange since the civil war began in 2014 and includes Saudi air force pilots and political leader Mohamed Qahtan.Mohamed Al Jabir hailed the agreement as a vital humanitarian achievement intended to foster confidence-building efforts between the warring factions after twelve days of discussions. While the 2022 truce remains largely intact, Volker Türk emphasized that effective implementation is crucial for regional stability and the release of other detained international employees. Christine Cipolla confirmed that the ICRC is prepared to facilitate the safe repatriation of all individuals included in the comprehensive swap lists.The negotiation session was the tenth aimed at fulfilling the 2018 Stockholm Agreement and addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the poorest nation on the Arabian Peninsula. Majed Fadhail confirmed that the exchange specifically includes seven Saudi nationals and 23 Sudanese nationals who were captured during the decade-long conflict. Analysts warn that verifying the large lists of prisoners remains a challenge despite the positive diplomatic momentum achieved during the talks in Oman.