RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Masam project cleared 1,737 mines from various regions of Yemen during the fourth week of March 2026.
The explosive devices removed under the project included five anti-personnel mines and 1,732 unexploded ordnance, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday.
The Project Masam, a humanitarian initiative dedicated to clearing landmines in Yemen, is being implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief).
This raises the total number of mines cleared in March to 5,237, bringing the overall number removed since the launch of the Masam project to 551,189.
These mines had been indiscriminately planted across Yemen, posing a serious threat to the lives of innocent civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.
Project Masam teams are specifically tasked with clearing villages, roads and schools to ensure the safe movement of residents and enable the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
The initiative also focuses on building local capacity by training Yemeni demining engineers and equipping them with modern tools and protective gear.
Through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to remove landmines from Yemeni territory.
This initiative aims to improve civilian safety and help the Yemeni people live in a secure and dignified environment.
