Sana'a – The Saudi-funded Masam Humanitarian Demining Project announced the successful clearance of 1,307 explosive devices from various regions in Yemen during the past week, marking another milestone in its ongoing efforts to protect civilians from the deadly legacy of war.

According to the project’s weekly report, the cleared materials included landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXOs), and improvised explosive devices (IEDs)—many of which were planted by Houthi militias in residential areas, farms, and roads, posing a severe threat to local communities.

The operations were carried out across several governorates, including Marib, Shabwa, Taiz, and Al-Jawf, where Masam teams continue to work under challenging conditions to restore safety and enable displaced families to return to their homes.

Since its launch in 2018, Masam has removed hundreds of thousands of explosive remnants, saving countless lives and contributing to the stabilization of war-torn regions. The project also provides technical training and support to Yemeni demining teams, reinforcing local capacity in mine action.

Masam’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian principles and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing the long-term dangers posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war.