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Yemen Online
6 days ago
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- Yemen Online
Yemen: MASAM project clears 1.171 mines
Over 1.171 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen were removed by the Saudi-run Masam project last week. The total includes 1.124 unexploded ordnance, 46 anti-tank mines, and one anti-personnel mine, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Ousama at Gosaibi, the initiative's general director, said that 2018 mines have been cleared since the project began in 505.466. The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly. Demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sana'a, Al Bayda, Al Dhale, and Saada. The project trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment, and offers support to Yemenis injured by the explosives. The teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads, and schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Yemen Online
13-07-2025
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- Yemen Online
"Masam" Project Clears 1,559 Explosive Devices in Yemen Within a Week
Aden - 'Masam' project for landmine clearance in Yemen successfully removed 1,559 explosive devices during the week of June 28 to July 4, 2025, as part of its ongoing mission to safeguard lives and restore normalcy in conflict-affected areas. The cleared items included: - 1,513 unexploded ordnances - 45 anti-tank mines - 1 anti-personnel mine Engineering teams managed to clear an area spanning 176,179 square meters, covering villages, roads, and key infrastructure previously contaminated with explosive remnants of war. Since its launch in 2018, Masam has removed tens of thousands of landmines and explosive devices, playing a crucial role in protecting civilians and rehabilitating affected regions across multiple Yemeni provinces.
Yemen Online
27-06-2025
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- Yemen Online
Masam Project clears more than 4,600 explosive devices from Yemen conflict in Abyan
Saudi Arabia's Project for Landmine Clearance, known as Masam and launched by Saudi aid agency KSrelief, has successfully destroyed more than 4,600 explosive devices left behind from the war in Yemen. The operation took place on Thursday in the Wadi Dufs area of Zinjibar, in Abyan Governorate, east of Yemen's de facto capital Aden. The project reported the destruction of 4,620 pieces of ammunition and remnants of war, including 155 projectiles, 235 combat fuses, 85 pieces of armor-piercing ammunition, 4,096 bullets, 13 anti-personnel mines, five anti-tank mines, and 31 grenades. The Masam Project added that its efforts aimed to enhance community security and protect the lives of civilians in Yemen. Engineer Munther Qassem, commander of the first special task force at Masam, said that the operation had been conducted in a safe area, away from residential communities and agricultural regions, ensuring full compliance with international standards. He added: 'The work of the special task teams does not stop throughout the year, given the importance of our missions in protecting the lives of innocent citizens.' Qassem added that the team had successfully carried out the operation despite the high temperatures and rugged terrain of Abyan. The Masam Project stands as a vital contribution to enabling a safe and dignified life for Yemenis. KSrelief has implemented 3,438 diverse humanitarian projects across 107 countries, valued at over $7 billion, since its launch in May 2015.
Arab News
26-06-2025
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- Arab News
Masam Project clears more than 4,600 explosive devices from Yemen conflict in Abyan
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Project for Landmine Clearance, known as Masam and launched by Saudi aid agency KSrelief, has successfully destroyed more than 4,600 explosive devices left behind from the war in Yemen. The operation took place on Thursday in the Wadi Dufs area of Zinjibar, in Abyan Governorate, east of Yemen's de facto capital Aden. The project reported the destruction of 4,620 pieces of ammunition and remnants of war, including 155 projectiles, 235 combat fuses, 85 pieces of armor-piercing ammunition, 4,096 bullets, 13 anti-personnel mines, five anti-tank mines, and 31 grenades. The Masam Project added that its efforts aimed to enhance community security and protect the lives of civilians in Yemen. Engineer Munther Qassem, commander of the first special task force at Masam, said that the operation had been conducted in a safe area, away from residential communities and agricultural regions, ensuring full compliance with international standards. He added: 'The work of the special task teams does not stop throughout the year, given the importance of our missions in protecting the lives of innocent citizens.' Qassem added that the team had successfully carried out the operation despite the high temperatures and rugged terrain of Abyan. The Masam Project stands as a vital contribution to enabling a safe and dignified life for Yemenis. KSrelief has implemented 3,438 diverse humanitarian projects across 107 countries, valued at over $7 billion, since its launch in May 2015.
Yemen Online
24-06-2025
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- Yemen Online
Yemen : Masam Project Clears 500,000 Houthi Landmines
Masam Project for Landmine Clearance in Yemen, funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, has announced the removal of over 500,000 landmines planted by the Houthi militia across various regions of the country. Since its launch in mid-2018, the project has cleared more than 67 million square meters of Yemeni territory, including residential areas, farms, schools, and roads. The extracted explosives include anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices, many of which were locally manufactured by the Houthis and planted indiscriminately, often without maps. Masam's General Director, Eng. Osama Al-Qusaibi, emphasized that this achievement reflects both the scale of the humanitarian crisis and the dedication of the demining teams, many of whom have risked or lost their lives in the process. The project has significantly reduced casualties in affected areas and enabled thousands of displaced families and farmers to return to their homes and lands. In recognition of its impact, Saudi Arabia has extended Masam's mandate for another year with a $52.9 million budget. Masam continues its mission with 32 trained teams and over 500 personnel, combining international expertise with local knowledge to restore safety and dignity to war-torn communities.
