KSrelief’s Masam Project Clears 2,045 Mines across Yemen in One Week

Koro: The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) in Yemen, implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), cleared 2,045 mines from various regions of Yemen during the second week of June 2026. The total included 98 anti-tank mines, 18 anti-personnel mines, 1,927 unexploded ordnance items, and two improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

According to Saudi Press Agency, this brings the number of mines cleared since the beginning of June to 2,843, while the total removed since the launch of the Masam project has reached 567,182. These mines had been indiscriminately planted across various parts of Yemen, posing a threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.

Through KSrelief, Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to clear mines from Yemeni territory under the project, which aims to enhance civilian safety and help the Yemeni people lead safe and dignified lives.

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