Saudi Project Clears Over 1,000 Mines in Yemen
The demining initiative has been ongoing since 2018 and aims to ensure safe movement of civilians and delivery of humanitarian aid.
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia's Project Masam successfully removed 1,171 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.
The total includes 1,124 unexploded ordnances, 46 anti-tank mines, and one anti-personnel mine, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Ousama Al-Gosaibi, managing director of the initiative, stated that since its inception in 2018, a total of 505,466 mines have been cleared.
The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed significant threats to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.
Demining operations took place across multiple regions, including Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.
The project not only focuses on clearing mines but also trains local demining engineers, provides them with modern equipment, and offers support to Yemenis injured by these devices.
Teams working under Project Masam are tasked with the crucial mission of clearing villages, roads, and schools to facilitate safe movement for civilians and ensure the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid.
This ongoing effort plays a vital role in promoting stability and safety in conflict-affected areas of Yemen.
The total includes 1,124 unexploded ordnances, 46 anti-tank mines, and one anti-personnel mine, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Ousama Al-Gosaibi, managing director of the initiative, stated that since its inception in 2018, a total of 505,466 mines have been cleared.
The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed significant threats to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.
Demining operations took place across multiple regions, including Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.
The project not only focuses on clearing mines but also trains local demining engineers, provides them with modern equipment, and offers support to Yemenis injured by these devices.
Teams working under Project Masam are tasked with the crucial mission of clearing villages, roads, and schools to facilitate safe movement for civilians and ensure the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid.
This ongoing effort plays a vital role in promoting stability and safety in conflict-affected areas of Yemen.
