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,…
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…
