KSrelief Masam Project Removes 1,448 Mines Across Yemen in One Week

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center's (KSrelief) Masam Project successfully cleared 1,448 landmines and other explosive devices across Yemen during the last week of July. This intensive effort is part of ongoing demining operations aimed at making the country safer for its residents.

The cleared items included 17 anti-personnel mines, 83 anti-tank mines, 1,310 pieces of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 38 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). These explosives, indiscriminately planted across Yemen, pose a constant threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly, fostering an environment of fear.

Over the course of July, Masam teams removed a total of 7,101 mines. Since the project's inception, the total number of explosives cleared has surpassed 578,226. Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm KSrelief, continues its commitment to clearing landmines from Yemeni territory.

The Masam Project's work is crucial for enhancing civilian safety and enabling the Yemeni people to live with greater dignity and security. By removing these remnants of conflict, the project directly contributes to the rebuilding and stabilization efforts within the war-torn nation.