Saudi project clears 1,882 more mines in Yemen

Masam has 32 demining teams to protect civilians and ensure that urgent humanitarian supplies are delivered safely. (SPA)

• More than 1.2 million mines have been planted by the Houthis, claiming the lives of hundreds of civilians

RIYADH: The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) dismantled 1,882 mines in Yemen during the second week of August.
The figure comprised eight antipersonnel mines, 1,469 anti-tank mines, 403 unexploded ordnances, and two explosive devices.
Masam is one of several initiatives undertaken by Saudi Arabia on the directive of King Salman to help ease the suffering of people in Yemen.
Saudi and international experts are removing mines planted by the Houthi militia in Marib, Aden, Al-Jawf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.
A total of 268,334 mines have been cleared since the start of the project. More than 1.2 million mines have been planted by the Houthis, claiming the lives of hundreds of civilians.
Masam has 32 demining teams to protect civilians and ensure that urgent humanitarian supplies are delivered safely. It trains local de-mining engineers, gives them modern equipment and helps mine victims. Recently, Masam’s contract was extended for another year at a cost of $33.6 million.