Project Masam clears 670 Houthi mines in Yemen

Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 670 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. (Supplied/MASAM Project)
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Updated 04 August 2024
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Project Masam clears 670 Houthi mines in Yemen

  • Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said a total of 453,968 mines had been cleared since its inception in 2018

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 670 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.

The total included five anti-personnel mines, 47 anti-tank mines, 570 unexploded ordnances and 21 explosive devices, according to a recent report.

Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said a total of 453,968 mines had been cleared since its inception in 2018.

The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.

The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Saada.

Project Masam trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment. It also offers support to Yemenis injured by the devices.

Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads and schools to facilitate safe movement for civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.


Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

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Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

  • Separatist strikes target several locations, including provincial capital Quetta
  • Pakistani forces kill 67 militants in counterterror operations across southwestern province

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly condemned a series of terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various areas of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In a statement, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, and expressed its solidarity with Pakistan and its security efforts to safeguard the country’s stability.

The ministry conveyed the Kingdom’s condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for Pakistan in confronting threats to its security and maintaining the safety of its territory.

Pakistani forces killed 67 militants on Saturday while repelling coordinated separatist attacks across the southwestern province, according to security officials, as clearance operations continued across multiple districts.

The attacks, involving gunfire and explosions, targeted several locations, including the provincial capital Quetta and the coastal city of Gwadar, as well as towns in Kharan and Kalat, according to security and police officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.