Saudi Masam project clears 1,256 randomly planted landmines in Yemen in one week

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s Masam project successfully cleared 1,256 randomly planted landmines and unexploded ordnance from various regions of Yemen during the first week of October 2026.

The project reported that operations included the removal of 14 anti-personnel mines, 41 anti-tank mines, and 1,201 unexploded munitions. Efforts were distributed across several provinces: one unexploded ordnance was cleared in Salah al-Din district in Aden governorate, 185 in Aden city, two in Al-Rababi district in Al-Dhalea governorate, and 110 in Hays district in Al-Hodeidah governorate.

The Masam team added that 14 anti-personnel mines and 894 unexploded munitions were cleared in Mukalla district, Hadramout governorate. Additionally, six anti-tank mines were removed in Midi district, Hajjah governorate; one unexploded ordnance in Ras Al-Arah district, Lahj governorate; and 35 anti-tank mines in Marib city.

In Taiz governorate, the team cleared three unexploded munitions in Al-Dahi district, one in Al-Dawsh district, and four from the Institute of Administrative Sciences in Cairo district.

Since its launch, the Masam project has removed a total of 594,745 landmines that were randomly planted across Yemeni territory, posing a threat to civilians including children, women, and the elderly.

Saudi Arabia continues its efforts through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to clear landmines in Yemen, as part of a project aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of local communities.