In the last week of October, the Masam project successfully removed 636 landmines.

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s project, “Masam,” reported significant progress in landmine clearance across Yemen during the last week of October 2024. The team successfully removed a total of 636 landmines from various regions.

Breakdown of Landmines Cleared

Among the cleared explosives, the team identified four anti-personnel mines, 36 anti-tank mines, and 596 unexploded ordnance. This extensive operation underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance safety and reduce the threat posed by these dangerous remnants of conflict.

Regional Efforts in Landmine Clearance

In Aden, the Masam team removed 146 unexploded ordnance. Meanwhile, in Hays, located in the Hodeidah governorate, they cleared one anti-personnel mine, one anti-tank mine, and one unexploded shell.

The team also achieved notable results in Lahij, where they removed three unexploded ordnance. In Marib, they successfully cleared three anti-tank mines in the Harib district, along with 30 additional anti-tank mines and 300 unexploded shells in the Marib district.

In Taiz, the team removed three anti-personnel mines and 58 unexploded ordnance in the Dhobab district. Additionally, they cleared two anti-tank mines and 83 unexploded shells in the Mokha district, along with five unexploded ordnance in the Mudhafar district.

Total Landmines Cleared

According to the Masam project, the total number of landmines removed in October reached 4,394. Since the project’s inception, the total number of cleared explosives has now reached an alarming 468,067. These mines have been indiscriminately planted across various regions in Yemen, posing a continuous threat to innocent civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.

The ongoing efforts by the Masam project highlight the critical need for humanitarian assistance and the importance of clearing landmines to ensure the safety and security of affected communities in Yemen.

 

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