Saudi Masam project clears 1,289 mines in Yemen

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,289 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.

These include 1,143 items of unexploded ordnance, 123 anti-tank mines, 18 anti-personnel mines, and five improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report.

The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the country, posing a threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.

The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.

This brings the total number of mines cleared since the launch of the Masam project in 2018 to 602,330.

Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads, and schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.