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Progress in Conflict Zones: Efforts in Landmine Clearance, Regulatory Compliance, International Diplomacy, and Justice

Global Efforts in Conflict Resolution and Justice: Advances from Yemen to Kosovo
In Yemen, the Saudi-led Masam Project has made significant progress in enhancing safety by clearing 840 landmines in conflict zones, removing hazards like anti-personnel and anti-tank mines from several regions including Abyan and Marib Governorates.

Meanwhile, in a move to maintain order and compliance, Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority has cracked down on foreign trucks violating regulations, underscoring the importance of ensuring fair competition and preserving road infrastructure.

In another step towards integrity and justice, Saudi Arabia successfully secured the extradition of a corruption suspect, Abdullah bin Awadh Aydha Al-Harthi, from Russia, thanks to collaborative efforts involving Nazaha, the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office, and INTERPOL.

On the international scene, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has called for a ceasefire in Sudan amid a dire humanitarian crisis, criticizing a Russian veto and advocating for restraint from international powers supporting the conflicting sides.

Similarly, a breakthrough in peace negotiations occurred with the U.S. and France brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after 14 months of conflict, highlighting the critical roles of diplomacy and international cooperation in resolving complex regional disputes.

Lastly, accountability reaches former Kosovo commander Pjeter Shala, as an international court orders him to pay $220,000 in damages for war crimes during the Kosovo independence conflict, marking a poignant moment of justice for his victims.
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