Project Masam has expanded its operations into Midi district in Yemen’s Hajjah province on Sunday, establishing new clearance teams. Project Masam’s Managing Director, Ousama Algosaibi, confirmed that clearance operations started immediately upon the teams’ arrival in Midi. He noted in a press statement that this phase was preceded by a month-long field survey. Algosaibi added…
Ilham Sahili is 13 years old and lives in Al-Awaa village, in the Bani Hassan area of Abs district, north of Hajjah governorate, Yemen. One day, a landmine planted by Houthi militias near her home exploded, and her life changed forever. Speaking to Project Masam, Ilham recalled: “I used to carry food for my family…
As of 5 September 2025, Project Masam teams have cleared a total of 767 explosive devices and 300,292 square metres of land in Yemen during the month of September to date. These figures reflect the project’s sustained efforts across multiple governorates, where demining operations continue to prioritise civilian areas, including homes, roads, and critical infrastructure.…
Project Masam has announced that its demining teams have now located and destroyed a total of 513,090 explosive devices in Yemen’s liberated areas since the project’s launch in mid-2018. This cumulative figure includes 6,852 anti-personnel mines, 147,151 anti-tank mines, 350,812 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and 8,275 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Over this period, clearance…
On September 5, as the world marks the International Day of Charity, Project Masam proudly highlights its humanitarian landmine clearance efforts in Yemen, aligning with the day’s mission to recognise the transformative role of charitable organisations in alleviating crises and honouring dedicated individuals and partners. Established by the United Nations in 2012, this day celebrates…
On 2 April 2020, mechanical engineer Khamaj Abkar returned to his home and farm in the village of Al-Khadra, located in the Hiran district of Hajjah governorate, Yemen. His return was a hopeful step toward reclaiming a stable life after more than four years of displacement caused by the ongoing Yemeni Civil War. However, this…
