Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam has successfully removed 714 explosive devices from various regions in Yemen over the past week, significantly reducing threats to civilians.
According to a recent report, the total cleared devices included 30 anti-tank mines and 684 unexploded ordnances. Since the initiative’s launch in 2018, demining teams have neutralized 481,240 mines planted across Yemen.
Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the project’s managing director, emphasized the indiscriminate nature of these explosives, which endanger children, women, and the elderly.
The latest operations focused on Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada, where landmines have hindered civilian movement and humanitarian efforts.
Project Masam not only clears explosives but also trains local demining engineers and provides modern equipment to enhance safety. Additionally, the initiative offers medical and support services to Yemenis injured by these deadly devices.
By clearing roads, villages, and schools, the project aims to restore safe passage for civilians and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid in conflict-affected areas.