Riyadh: A Saudi humanitarian team, part of Project Masam, has cleared 1,095 explosive devices from different parts of Yemen in just one week. The cleared areas include villages, roads, and schools essential spaces for daily life and humanitarian access.
Making these places safe again helps civilians move freely and allows humanitarian aid to reach those who need it most.
According to a recent report, the cleared ordnance included 1,056 unexploded devices, 32 anti-tank mines, and seven anti-personnel mines.
These deadly remnants of conflict were planted indiscriminately, posing serious threats to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.
The operations, carried out across areas such as Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada, are part of a broader mission to restore safety and stability in Yemen’s most vulnerable communities.
Ousama Al-Gosaibi, managing director of Project Masam, confirmed that since the initiative's launch in 2018, a total of 494,351 mines and explosive devices have been successfully cleared.
The project not only focuses on removing threats but also invests in building local capacity.
Yemeni demining engineers are trained and equipped with advanced tools to continue the mission sustainably.
In addition, Project Masam provides medical and logistical support to individuals injured by explosive devices.
