Saudi Masam project clears 1,277 landmines across Yemen in one week

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s Masam project cleared 1,277 landmines and explosive devices from various parts of Yemen during the fourth week of September 2026. The cleared items included 9 anti-personnel mines, 58 anti-tank mines, 1,200 unexploded ordnances, and 10 explosive devices.

In Aden province, the Masam team removed one unexploded ordnance in Sheikh Othman district, and in the city of Aden, they cleared 299 unexploded ordnances and 10 explosive devices. In Al-Dhale province, the team removed one unexploded ordnance in Qa'atabah district.

In Hadramout, the Masam team cleared 9 anti-personnel mines and 817 unexploded ordnances in Al-Mukalla district. In Midi district, Hajjah province, the team removed 19 anti-tank mines and 42 unexploded ordnances. In Shabwa province, the team cleared 35 anti-tank mines and 35 unexploded ordnances in Ain district, and 4 anti-tank mines in Usaylan district. In Taiz province, 5 unexploded ordnances were cleared in Cairo district.

This brings the total number of landmines cleared in September so far to 5,164. Since the launch of the Masam project, 593,489 landmines have been removed, which were randomly planted across Yemen, endangering the lives of children, women, and the elderly, and spreading fear among civilians.

Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, continues its efforts to clear landmines in Yemen as part of a project aimed at enhancing civilian safety and enabling Yemenis to live safer, more dignified lives.