{"id":23329,"date":"2026-05-31T08:17:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T08:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmasam.com\/eng\/?p=23329"},"modified":"2026-05-31T08:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T08:17:01","slug":"project-masam-clears-564339-landmines-and-explosive-threats-in-yemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmasam.com\/eng\/project-masam-clears-564339-landmines-and-explosive-threats-in-yemen\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Masam clears 564,339 landmines and explosive threats in Yemen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Project Masam has located and cleared 564,339 landmines and explosive threats across Yemen\u2019s liberated areas since operations began in July 2018, according to the latest cumulative figures covering activities up to 29 May 2026.<\/p>\n

This total includes 7,329 anti-personnel mines, 151,450 anti-tank mines, 397,098 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,462 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Through these operations, 80,707,625 square metres of land have been made safe for civilian use, supporting safer returns, livelihoods, and humanitarian access across multiple governorates.<\/p>\n

Since the escalation of the conflict in 2014, large areas of Yemen have been contaminated with landmines and explosive remnants of war, particularly in formerly contested and strategically significant regions. Estimates indicate that between one and two million mines<\/a> were laid nationwide by the Houthis, creating long-term risks for civilians, agriculture, infrastructure, and humanitarian operations.<\/p>\n

During the latest reporting week (23-29 May 2026), Project Masam teams cleared 1,609 explosive items, including four anti-personnel mines, 21 anti-tank mines, and 1,584 UXO. Clearance operations during the same week covered 8,200 square metres of land.<\/p>\n

Most Project Masam teams were stood down during the Eid al-Adha<\/a> holiday period, with 12 teams remaining on standby to respond to reports from civilians. Many of these teams were deployed to investigate and remove explosive hazards reported during the holiday.<\/p>\n

Project Masam continues to prioritise the clearance of villages, agricultural land, schools, infrastructure, and access routes to enable safer movement for civilians and humanitarian workers.<\/p>\n

Up to five million Yemenis have been displaced since the start of the war, many forced from their homes not only by active fighting but also by widespread landmine contamination. Seasonal sand movement, flooding, and restricted access continue to complicate clearance efforts.<\/p>\n

Despite these challenges, Project Masam remains committed to protecting lives and supporting Yemen\u2019s recovery through sustained humanitarian Mine Action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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