Project Masam demining teams have cleared 7,101 landmines and other explosive hazards across Yemen during July 2026, continuing efforts to reduce explosive threats and protect civilians in contaminated areas. According to the latest operational figures, the items removed include 89 anti-personnel mines, 393 anti-tank mines, 6,556 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 63 improvised explosive…
Project Masam has located and cleared 578,226 landmines and explosive threats across Yemen’s liberated areas since operations began in July 2018, according to the latest cumulative figures covering activities up to 31 July 2026. This total includes 7,604 anti-personnel mines, 152,285 anti-tank mines, 409,726 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,611 improvised explosive devices (IEDs).…
A young Yemeni man was killed and another lost his leg after a landmine exploded as they were returning from a farm in Hayran District, northern Hajjah Governorate. The incident highlights the continuing danger posed by landmines in residential and agricultural areas, where they continue to cause devastating loss of life and life changing injuries.…
Following reports from citizens and local authorities, Project Masam’s Special Task Team 1 has safely disposed of 4,523 explosive hazards recovered from the governorates of Aden, Abyan and Lahj, highlighting the vital role local communities continue to play in reducing the threat posed by landmines and other explosive remnants of war. The demolition operation brought…
Project Masam demining teams have cleared 5,653 landmines and other explosive hazards across Yemen so far in July 2026, continuing efforts to reduce explosive threats and protect civilians in contaminated areas. According to the latest operational figures, the items removed include 72 anti-personnel mines, 310 anti-tank mines, 5,246 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 25…
Project Masam has located and cleared 576,778 landmines and explosive threats across Yemen’s liberated areas since operations began in July 2018, according to the latest cumulative figures covering activities up to 24 July 2026. This total includes 7,587 anti-personnel mines, 152,202 anti-tank mines, 408,416 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,573 improvised explosive devices (IEDs).…
Project Masam has destroyed 5,977 explosive hazards collected from across Yemen’s western coastal region during a large-scale demolition operation in Bab al-Mandab, Taiz Governorate, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the threat posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). The bulk demolition included 142 shells of various types, 2,758 fuzes, 2,998…
Project Masam has conducted a field inspection and mine risk awareness campaign at a scrap metal market in Hays District, Hudaydah Governorate, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the dangers posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) and promote safe practices among workers operating in high-risk environments. Hudaydah has remained one of Yemen’s most heavily…
Project Masam has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting civilians from the threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) following new findings highlighting the growing impact of explosive hazards on children in Yemen. According to new analysis published by Save the Children, more children were killed by landmines and unexploded ordnance during the first six months…
Project Masam has safely destroyed 4,573 explosive remnants of war (ERW) at its designated demolition site in Wadi Dufs, in Yemen’s Abyan Governorate, removing a significant quantity of hazardous items collected during recent clearance and emergency response operations. The bulk demolition included 321 assorted shells, 3,465 rounds of ammunition, 41 anti-personnel mines, 11 anti-tank mines,…
