Marib — Masam Humanitarian Demining Project announced that its field teams successfully removed more than 1,000 explosive devices left behind by years of conflict across various regions of Yemen during the first week of November.

According to a statement released by the project’s media office, the cleared items included landmines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and unexploded ordnance, many of which were planted by Houthi militias in civilian areas. 

The operations were carried out in several governorates, including Marib, Taiz, and Shabwa, where remnants of war continue to pose a deadly threat to local communities.

Masam officials emphasized that the demining efforts are part of a broader humanitarian mission to protect lives and restore safe access to farmland, roads, and residential zones. 

Since its launch in 2018, the project has reportedly dismantled tens of thousands of explosive hazards, contributing to the safety of displaced families and returning residents.

“The presence of these devices continues to endanger innocent civilians, especially children,” said a Masam spokesperson. “Our teams are working tirelessly to clear these threats and support Yemen’s path to recovery.”

The project also called on international organizations to increase support for mine clearance operations, noting that Yemen remains one of the most heavily mined countries in the region due to the ongoing conflict