Teams working on Saudi Arabia's Masam project removed 1,207 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen during the first week of July, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The devices included 1,065 unexploded ordnances, 102 anti-tank mines, 34 anti-personnel mines, and six improvised explosive devices. These explosives had been planted indiscriminately across the country, posing a threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.
Demining Operations Across Multiple Governorates
The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada. The work brings the total number of explosive devices cleared since the launch of the Masam project in 2018 to 572,332. Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads, and schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Role of KSrelief and Local Training
The project, implemented by the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, trains local demining engineers, provides them with modern equipment, and supports Yemeni citizens injured by explosive devices. The initiative aims to reduce the threat of landmines and unexploded ordnances that continue to endanger lives and hinder recovery in Yemen.
