Saudi Project Masam removes 1,390 explosive devices in Yemen
In a recent report, it was revealed that members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam successfully removed 1,390 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. This total included five anti-personnel mines, 47 anti-tank mines, 1,337 unexploded ordnances, and one explosive device.
Clearing a total of 4,230 mines since July
Since the beginning of July, Project Masam has cleared a total of 4,230 mines in Yemen. Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, reported that a staggering 453,298 mines have been cleared since the project’s inception in 2018.
Protecting civilians from indiscriminately planted explosives
The explosives removed by Project Masam were planted indiscriminately and posed a grave threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly. Demining operations took place in various regions including Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.
Empowering local demining engineers
Project Masam not only removes explosive devices but also trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment. The project also offers support to Yemenis injured by these devices. Teams are dedicated to clearing villages, roads, and schools to ensure safe movement for civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.