Aden is the site where the Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) removed 706 mines during the fourth week of February 2025.
According to SPA, the project is implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). The cleared ordnance consisted of 668 unexploded ordnance, 24 anti-tank mines, 13 anti-personnel mines, and one improvised explosive device.
Total mines removed as of February reached 2,817, while the cumulative number of mines cleared since the start of the Masam project rose to 483,343. These mines were randomly planted across Yemen and pose a threat to women, children, and the elderly.
How many mines did the Masam project clear in the fourth week of February 2025? During the fourth week of February 2025, the Masam project successfully removed 706 mines in Aden. This total included 668 unexploded ordnance, 24 anti-tank mines, 13 anti-personnel mines, and one improvised explosive device.
What are the cumulative mine clearance figures for the Masam project? The cumulative number of mines cleared since the beginning of the Masam project has risen to 483,343. Additionally, the total number of mines removed as of February reached 2,817.
Who is implementing the Masam project and who is it protecting in Yemen? The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) is implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). The project aims to remove mines randomly planted across Yemen that threaten civilians, specifically the elderly, women, and children.