Yemen project MASAM clears over 1,000 explosives in one week

Project MASAM, a Saudi-backed landmine clearance initiative, removed 1,041 mines and explosive remnants across Yemen during the first week of November.

The project teams cleared more than 205,869 square meters of contaminated land during this period. The weekly work included the removal of 973 pieces of unexploded ordnance, 469 anti-tank mines, 169 anti-personnel mines, and six improvised explosive devices. These actions aim to reduce the danger to civilians and open up access to roads, residential areas, and farmland.

In the Midi district, teams have removed a total of 13,370 explosives since the project began in that specific area. These efforts have cleared approximately 5,112,429 square meters of land in Midi to help residents return to normal life. Since its launch in June 2018, the project has removed a total of 601,041 explosives across the country as of November 6, 2026.