Yemen Demining Project Removes Over 7,400 Explosives in Two Weeks

The "Masam" demining project in Yemen announced the removal of 7,444 landmines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) between August 1 and August 14, as part of ongoing efforts to clear contaminated areas.

According to a statement released by the Masam project's media office, the total cleared items included 7,226 pieces of unexploded ordnance, 137 anti-tank mines, 35 anti-personnel mines, and 46 IEDs. During the same period, project teams successfully cleared 646,550 square meters of land, aiming to secure these areas for the safe return of residents and the resumption of agricultural and livelihood activities.

In the second week of August alone, Masam teams removed 2,157 landmines, unexploded ordnance, and IEDs. This included 2,075 unexploded ordnance items, 68 anti-tank mines, 11 anti-personnel mines, and three IEDs. The teams also cleared 344,654 square meters of land in areas affected by mines and war remnants during that week.

In the Midi district of Hajjah Governorate, the project's operations room reported that since commencing its work there, teams have cleared a total of 12,766 landmines, unexploded ordnance, and IEDs, covering 4,462,365 square meters of land.

Masam teams continue their survey and clearance operations of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and IEDs across several Yemeni governorates, underscoring the persistent dangers posed by war remnants to civilians in residential and agricultural areas.