Project Masam has cleared a total of 4,862 explosive items so far in January 2026, as part of its ongoing humanitarian mine action efforts to reduce explosive threats and protect civilians across Yemen’s liberated areas.
The month-to-date total includes 40 anti-personnel mines, 299 anti-tank mines, 4,515 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and eight improvised explosive devices (IEDs). These explosive hazards were found in civilian areas, including locations affected by fighting and sites deliberately contaminated to deny land to civilians, where explosive threats continue to restrict movement, livelihoods, and access to essential services.
Over the same period, Project Masam demining teams have secured 1,433,412 square metres of land, making it safe for civilian use. The areas released during January include villages, farmland, access routes, and areas surrounding key infrastructure, reducing immediate risks for families living and working in contaminated environments.
Alongside the life-saving impact of clearance, Project Masam’s operations continue to systematically document the location, type, and condition of explosive devices found in civilian areas. This field-based documentation supports a clearer understanding of contamination patterns and the ongoing humanitarian impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war, ensuring that risks to civilians are accurately identified and addressed.
Clearance activities during January have been carried out despite difficult terrain, security constraints, and high levels of metal contamination in some locations. Teams continue to apply methodical procedures in line with international standards to ensure areas are fully verified before being released for civilian use.
