Saudi Arabia's Project Masam: Clearing 719 Mines in Yemen, Protecting Civilians
Saudi Arabia's humanitarian project, Masam, cleared a total of 719 mines and destroyed 631 pieces of unexploded ordnance, 83 anti-tank mines, three improvised explosive devices, and two anti-personnel mines in Yemen between April 27 and May 3.
The Houthis had planted these explosives indiscriminately, posing a threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.
Project Masam, overseen by Saudi Arabia's aid agency KSrelief, is one of several initiatives aimed at clearing routes for humanitarian aid in Yemen, with operations taking place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.
Since 2018, the demining initiative led by Ousama Al-Gosaibi has cleared a total of 439,132 mines in Yemen.
The project trains local engineers and provides them with modern equipment.
It also supports Yemenis injured by land mines.
Due to the conflict, approximately 5 million people have been displaced, many due to the presence of mines.
The Masam teams are responsible for clearing villages, roads, and schools to ensure the safe movement of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.