German Ambassador: MASAM Plays Vital Role in Protecting People from Mine Risks in Yemen

German Ambassador to Yemen, Thomas Schneider, has lauded the MASAM Project for its vital work in clearing landmines and mitigating the daily risks faced by Yemeni civilians. Schneider emphasized the project's paramount importance in safeguarding the population, particularly women and children, from the dangers posed by mines and unexploded ordnance.

During a visit to the MASAM Project's headquarters in Marib, accompanied by a delegation, Schneider observed the humanitarian efforts firsthand. He learned about the process of clearing contaminated areas and war remnants, highlighting demining operations as critical humanitarian and charitable work. The ambassador expressed a desire to see demining efforts expanded and to strengthen community awareness programs regarding the dangers of mines.

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Demining operations represent highly important humanitarian and charitable work, pointing to their vital role in protecting civilians, especially women and children, from the dangers caused by mines, unexploded ordnance, and war remnants.

The MASAM Project, staffed by Saudi cadres, international experts, and trained Yemeni teams, has achieved significant milestones. It has cleared over half a million mines and various types of ordnance across Yemeni governorates. The project also includes training and capacity-building initiatives for Yemenis in the field of demining.

During the visit, MASAM Operations Manager in Marib, Sean Wells, presented a photo exhibition showcasing cleared mines, unexploded ordnance, and documented the suffering of mine victims, especially children and women. The German diplomat and his delegation gained insight into the project's operational mechanisms and the challenges faced by demining teams in securing communities.

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The diplomat's statements came during a visit he made on Wednesday to the headquarters of the MASAM Project for Landmine Clearance in Marib, accompanied by a delegation, to learn about the humanitarian efforts undertaken by the project in clearing mine-contaminated areas and war remnants, and reducing risks threatening civilian lives.