Project Masam has announced that its demining teams have now located and destroyed a total of 513,090 explosive devices in Yemen’s liberated areas since the project’s launch in mid-2018. This cumulative figure includes 6,852 anti-personnel mines, 147,151 anti-tank mines, 350,812 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,275 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Over this period, clearance…
On September 5, as the world marks the International Day of Charity, Project Masam proudly highlights its humanitarian landmine clearance efforts in Yemen, aligning with the day’s mission to recognise the transformative role of charitable organisations in alleviating crises and honouring dedicated individuals and partners. Established by the United Nations in 2012, this day celebrates…
On 2 April 2020, mechanical engineer Khamaj Abkar returned to his home and farm in the village of Al-Khadra, located in the Hiran district of Hajjah governorate, Yemen. His return was a hopeful step toward reclaiming a stable life after more than four years of displacement caused by the ongoing Yemeni Civil War. However, this…
As of 29 August 2025, Project Masam teams have cleared a total of 4,735 explosive devices and 1,048,135 square metres of land in Yemen during the month of August alone. These figures reflect the project’s sustained efforts across multiple governorates, where demining operations continue to prioritise civilian areas, including homes, roads, and critical infrastructure. During…
Project Masam has announced that its demining teams have now located and destroyed a total of 512,323 explosive devices in Yemen’s liberated areas since the project’s launch in mid-2018. This cumulative figure includes 6,844 anti-personnel mines, 147,121 anti-tank mines, 350,086 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,272 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Over this period, clearance…
Project Masam’s deminers have destroyed 6,383 landmines, and unexploded ordnance in the Wadi Dufs area of Zinjibar in Abyan Governorate, east of Aden, Yemen’s de facto capital. In alignment with the global mine action sector, Project Masam’s responsibilities include the clearance, removal or destruction of landmines stockpile and explosive remnants of war. By destroying the explosive…
The ongoing deployment of landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by the Houthis in Yemen continues to cause civilian casualties, displacement, and long-term harm to infrastructure and livelihoods. These practices violate core principles of international humanitarian law (IHL), particularly the prohibitions against indiscriminate weapons and attacks on civilians. Under the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention…
As of 22 August 2025, Project Masam teams have cleared a total of 3,767 explosive devices and 805,643 square metres of land in Yemen during the month of August alone. These figures reflect the project’s sustained efforts across multiple governorates, where demining operations continue to prioritise civilian areas, including homes, roads, and critical infrastructure. During…
Project Masam has announced that its demining teams have now located and destroyed a total of 511,355 explosive devices in Yemen’s liberated areas since the project’s launch in mid-2018. This cumulative figure includes 6,840 anti-personnel mines, 147,089 anti-tank mines, 349,161 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,265 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Over this period, clearance…
On this World Humanitarian Day, Project Masam remembers colleagues killed in the line of duty, alongside humanitarian personnel around the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. World Humanitarian Day (WHD) was established by the United Nations General Assembly to be observed every year on 19 August, commemorating the 2003 Canal…
