KSrelief Masam Project Successfully Removes 1,493 Explosives In Yemen Last Week

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center's Masam Project successfully removed 1,493 explosives in Yemen during the last week of June. The operation cleared 1,448 unexploded ordnance (UXOs), 27 anti-tank mines, 14 anti-personnel mines, and four improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of Yemeni civilians.

In Aden Governorate, the Masam team made significant progress by clearing 1,295 UXOs, along with 13 anti-personnel mines, five anti-tank mines, and two IEDs. Meanwhile, in Hays District of Al-Hodeidah, one anti-personnel mine was successfully removed. In Khab Washaaf District of Al-Jawf, the team managed to clear one anti-tank mine.

In Lahij Governorate's Tuban District, the team cleared 12 UXOs and two anti-tank mines in Al-Madharibah District. Harib District in Marib saw the removal of 18 anti-tank mines. Additionally, in Shabwah Governorate's Asilan District, 15 UXOs were cleared while Bayhan District had three anti-personnel mines removed.

Taiz Governorate also witnessed significant demining activities. In Dhubab District, the team removed 21 UXOs and two IEDs. Mokha District saw the clearance of 64 UXOs and one anti-tank mine. Furthermore, Al-Mudhaffar District had 38 UXOs cleared during this period.

The cumulative number of explosives cleared throughout June reached 5,192. Since the inception of the Masam Project, a total of 502,736 explosives have been safely removed from Yemeni soil. These explosives were indiscriminately planted across various regions in Yemen.

The presence of these dangerous devices posed a severe threat to civilians including children and elderly individuals. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains committed to its mission through KSrelief to eliminate these threats and restore safety to affected communities.

This ongoing project aims not only to protect lives but also to enable Yemeni citizens to live with dignity and without fear. By removing these hazards from their land, KSrelief is helping to rebuild trust and security within communities that have long lived under threat.

With inputs from SPA