RIYADH: The Masam project of the Saudi Aid agency removed 767 explosives from Yemeni territory during the first week of September, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
Under the initiative of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), 726 pieces of unexploded ordnance, 30 anti-tank mines, eight anti-personnel mines, and three improvised explosive devices were dismantled.
Since the launch of the Masam Project in mid-2018, a total of 513,090 explosive devices have been removed from across Yemen.
These devices, planted in various regions, posed a serious threat to the lives of civilians — including children, women, and the elderly.
To date, Project Masam’s operations have covered more than 70 million square metres of cleared land.
Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm KSrelief, remains committed to clearing landmines in Yemen.
The Masam Project plays a vital role in protecting civilian lives and helping the Yemeni people reclaim safety, stability, and dignity in their daily lives.
Demining operations were carried out across several regions in Yemen, including Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.
