Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam Removes 618 Explosive Devices from Yemen
In a daring operation, members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam successfully dismantled 618 explosive devices from various regions of war-torn Yemen last week.
The haul included a deadly mix of one anti-personnel mine, 23 anti-tank mines, and a staggering 594 unexploded ordnances, as detailed in a recent report.
Under the leadership of Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the project’s managing director, a grand total of 471,034 mines have been cleared since its inception back in 2018.
These treacherous explosives had been planted haphazardly, posing a grave danger to civilians, especially vulnerable groups such as children, women, and the elderly.
The intense demining operations spanned across key regions including Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.
Project Masam not only equips local demining engineers with cutting-edge tools but also extends crucial support to Yemenis who have fallen victim to these deadly devices.
Teams are on a mission to clear villages, roads, and schools, ensuring safe passage for civilians and seamless delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid.
With a staggering 5 million people displaced from their homes since the onset of the Yemen conflict, the prevalence of landmines continues to be a major driver of displacement.