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,…
Project Masam demining teams have cleared 4,286 landmines and explosive remnants of war 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 59 anti-personnel mines, 237 anti-tank mines, 3,971 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and…
Project Masam has located and cleared 575,411 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 17 July 2026. This total includes 7,574 anti-personnel mines, 152,129 anti-tank mines, 407,141 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,567 improvised explosive devices (IEDs).…
Project Masam demining teams have cleared 1,293 landmines and explosive remnants of war 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 two anti-personnel mines, 65 anti-tank mines, 1,218 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and…
Project Masam has located and cleared 573,625 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 10 July 2026. This total includes 7,551 anti-personnel mines, 152,059 anti-tank mines, 405,453 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,562 improvised explosive devices (IEDs).…
This week marked World Rural Development Day, providing an opportunity to reflect on the vital role that safe access to land plays in supporting rural livelihoods and long-term recovery in Yemen. According to the World Bank, agriculture provides a source of income for around 73% of Yemen’s population, directly or indirectly, while the sector continues…
Project Masam’s demining Team 37 has cleared 180 anti-tank mines and three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from farmland north of Midi District in Hajjah Governorate, making 300,000 square metres of agricultural land safe for civilian use. Midi remains one of Yemen’s most heavily mine-contaminated areas after years of frontline fighting and the widespread laying of…
Project Masam demining teams cleared 1,207 landmines and explosive remnants of war across Yemen during the first reporting week of July 2026, continuing efforts to reduce explosive threats and protect civilians in contaminated areas. According to the latest operational figures, the items removed included 34 anti-personnel mines, 102 anti-tank mines, 1,065 items of unexploded ordnance…
Project Masam has located and cleared 572,332 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 3 July 2026. This total includes 7,549 anti-personnel mines, 151,994 anti-tank mines, 404,235 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,554 improvised explosive devices (IEDs).…
Project Masam’s Special Task Team 2 has safely destroyed 6,009 landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) in the Bab al-Mandab area of Taiz Governorate, western Yemen on Wednesday (1 July 2026), following the completion of all transportation, preparation and safety procedures in accordance with approved explosive ordnance disposal standards. The…
