Project Masam Successfully Removes 3,500 Mines in Yemen During March

In March 2026, Project Masam, an initiative by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), successfully cleared 3,500 landmines and explosive remnants of war in Yemen. This effort is part of ongoing operations aimed at reducing explosive threats and safeguarding civilians in areas contaminated by conflict.

The operational figures released for the period from March 1 to March 20 indicate that the demining teams removed a total of 12 anti-personnel mines, 242 anti-tank mines, 3,233 items of unexploded ordnance, and 13 improvised explosive devices. In addition to the removal of these hazardous materials, the teams secured 41,280 square meters of land, making it safe for civilian use.

Demining operations were conducted across several governorates, including Aden, Al-Hudaydah, Hadramout, Hajjah, and Marib. These regions continue to face significant risks from explosive contamination, which threatens local communities, agricultural activities, and vital access routes. The majority of the explosive items identified during this period were unexploded ordnance, underscoring the persistent dangers posed by munitions left in former conflict zones.

Despite the challenges posed by the holy month of Ramadan, during which many demining teams were temporarily stood down, emergency and standby teams remained active to address urgent threats and conduct limited clearance operations as necessary. Since its inception in mid-2018, Project Masam has cleared a total of 549,452 explosive threats across Yemen, facilitating the safe return of displaced families and enabling humanitarian organizations to operate more effectively.

The project has rendered approximately 77,988,650 square meters of land safe for civilian use, allowing farmers to access their land and improving overall safety for communities. Project Masam continues to navigate difficult terrain and security constraints while adhering to international humanitarian mine action standards in its systematic clearance operations.