Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project cleared 1,289 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.
The devices included 1,143 unexploded ordnance items, 123 anti-tank mines, 18 anti-personnel mines, and five improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report.
The explosives had been planted indiscriminately across the country and posed 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.
The effort brings the total number of mines cleared since the Masam project launched 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. The project trains local demining engineers, provides them with modern equipment, and supports Yemenis injured by the devices.
Through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to clear mines from Yemeni territory, enhancing civilian safety and enabling people to live in a safe and dignified environment.
