LONDON: The UN envoy to Yemen says talks scheduled to begin in Geneva on Thursday will focus on the political process and confidence building measures. Martin Griffiths congratulated the two sides for attending the talks and said that there was no military solution to the war. In response to reports that the Houthi delegation had been delayed in Sanaa, the envoy said "we are working on it, I think it will be sorted out." Griffths elaborated that confidense building measures could include allowing vaccinations for children and the release of prisoners. More to follow ...