Saudi Project Clears 737 Houthi Mines in Yemen Within One Week
In the second week of December, the Saudi-led Project Masam successfully dismantled 737 mines in Yemen, which were laid by the Houthi militia supported by Iran.
The project, overseen by KSrelief, the Saudi aid agency, destroyed a variety of explosive devices, namely 611 unexploded ordnances, 116 anti-tank mines, eight anti-personnel mines, and two other explosives.
Indiscriminately placed by the Houthis, these mines threatened the safety of civilians, particularly vulnerable groups like children, women, and the elderly.
Under King Salman's directives, Saudi Arabia has initiated several projects, including Masam, to aid the Yemeni people by clearing pathways for humanitarian support.
Teams worked across various Yemeni regions, including Marib and Aden. Since its inception in 2018, Masam has removed over 425,000 mines, with local demining engineers receiving training and modern equipment.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has displaced roughly 5 million people, with landmines being a significant factor. Masam prioritizes clearing civilian areas for safe passage and aid delivery. In June, the project's contract was renewed for another year at a cost of $33.29 million.
KSrelief highlighted its humanitarian efforts, including Project Masam, during the UN's "Humanitarian Week" exhibition. The agency has also provided support like prosthetic limbs through its center in Taiz, serving over 460 individuals last month.
The war in Yemen has led to numerous amputations due to bomb and mine injuries, necessitating aid from KSrelief. Since 2015, the agency has run 2,670 projects valued at over $6.5 billion across 95 countries, with a strong focus on providing essential services and assistance in sectors like food, health, and education. Yemen has received the majority of this support, totaling $4.3 billion.
Indiscriminately placed by the Houthis, these mines threatened the safety of civilians, particularly vulnerable groups like children, women, and the elderly.
Under King Salman's directives, Saudi Arabia has initiated several projects, including Masam, to aid the Yemeni people by clearing pathways for humanitarian support.
Teams worked across various Yemeni regions, including Marib and Aden. Since its inception in 2018, Masam has removed over 425,000 mines, with local demining engineers receiving training and modern equipment.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has displaced roughly 5 million people, with landmines being a significant factor. Masam prioritizes clearing civilian areas for safe passage and aid delivery. In June, the project's contract was renewed for another year at a cost of $33.29 million.
KSrelief highlighted its humanitarian efforts, including Project Masam, during the UN's "Humanitarian Week" exhibition. The agency has also provided support like prosthetic limbs through its center in Taiz, serving over 460 individuals last month.
The war in Yemen has led to numerous amputations due to bomb and mine injuries, necessitating aid from KSrelief. Since 2015, the agency has run 2,670 projects valued at over $6.5 billion across 95 countries, with a strong focus on providing essential services and assistance in sectors like food, health, and education. Yemen has received the majority of this support, totaling $4.3 billion.
