Saudi Masam project clears 2,285 explosive devices in Yemen

The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the country, posing a threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly. (Supplied)

Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads, and schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid. (Supplied)

• The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 2,285 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.

These include 1,964 unexploded ordnances, 172 anti-tank mines, 145 anti-personnel mines, and four improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report.

The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the country, posing a threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.

The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.

This brings the total number of mines cleared since the launch of the Masam project in 2018 to 561,140, including 3,124 cleared so far in May.

Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads, and schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

The project trains local demining engineers, provides them with modern equipment, and supports Yemenis injured by the devices.

Through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to clear mines from Yemeni territory, enhancing civilian safety and enabling people to live in a safe and dignified environment.