RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Masam project cleared a total of 4,235 mines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive devices in a single day from the Bab Al-Mandab region in southwestern Yemen, as part of its ongoing mission to protect civilians and restore safety in affected areas.
Osama Al-Gosaibi, Director General of Project Masam, said the initiative is committed to clearing Yemen of all landmines and explosive remnants of war, with the aim of ensuring the highest possible standards of safety and security for the Yemeni population.
He noted that the presence of such devices continues to pose a serious threat to lives, livelihoods, and humanitarian access across the country.
According to the project, its specialised teams on Wednesday destroyed 33 anti-tank mines, 31 anti-personnel mines, 86 miscellaneous shells, 2,750 assorted rounds, 1,291 breakers and valves used in explosive devices, 12 grenades, two Katyusha rockets, one missile, 15 shell arrows, and 14 other explosive devices.
Project Masam operates across multiple Yemeni provinces, employing trained local and international experts who work to clear contaminated land, secure vital infrastructure, and enable the safe return of displaced families.
The project also contributes to facilitating humanitarian and development efforts by making roads, agricultural land, and residential areas safer for civilian use.
The project trains local people to become demining engineers, provides them with modern equipment to do the job, and also offers support to Yemenis injured by explosive devices.
