Marib – The Saudi-funded Masam Humanitarian Demining Project has announced the clearance of approximately 3,000 explosive devices in Yemen since the start of November, as part of its ongoing mission to remove landmines and remnants of war from conflict-affected areas.

According to the project’s media office, field teams successfully dismantled and destroyed 1,044 explosive items during the first week of November alone, including 957 unexploded ordnance (UXO), 79 anti-tank mines, five anti-personnel mines, and three improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Operations were concentrated in high-risk regions such as Marib, Taiz, and Shabwa, where mines planted by Houthi militias continue to endanger civilians and obstruct humanitarian access.

Since its launch in June 2018, Masam has cleared more than 522,000 explosive threats across Yemen’s liberated areas, contributing to safer roads, farmland, and residential zones.

Project officials emphasized that the recent surge in clearance efforts reflects both the scale of contamination and the urgency to protect vulnerable communities. “Every device removed is a life potentially saved,” said a Masam spokesperson, calling for continued international support to sustain demining operations.

The initiative, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), remains one of the most active and technically advanced demining efforts in the region. It employs specialized teams and equipment to locate and neutralize explosive hazards, many of which are hidden in civilian infrastructure and agricultural lands.

Local authorities and humanitarian organizations have praised Masam’s work, noting its critical role in enabling safe movement, rebuilding efforts, and the delivery of aid in previously inaccessible areas.