Teams from the Masam Landmine Clearance Project – Yemen have carried out a field inspection and explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) campaign in the scrap markets of Qataba, in Al-Khokha District, Hudaydah Governorate.
The campaign aimed to identify and remove remnants of war and explosive devices from the area and raise awareness among local residents about the dangers they pose.
According to Project Masam, the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to clear liberated areas of explosive remnants left behind by Houthi forces and to prevent accidents linked to the collection or sale of scrap metal that may contain hazardous materials. Such markets are common in areas near former frontlines, where civilians often unknowingly handle unexploded ordnance.
Mohammed Al-Jilani, a local scrap workshop owner, expressed his appreciation for Project Masam’s rapid response to residents’ reports and for collecting dangerous remnants from the market. The Project Masam team also distributed awareness posters showing examples of missiles, shells, and landmines to help civilians recognise and report suspicious items.
Hajj Ali Al-Ashari, a scrap collector and seller, said the campaign had greatly improved their understanding of the risks associated with certain materials and encouraged safer handling practices.
This campaign is part of Project Masam’s broader humanitarian mission to clear land and protect civilians in all suspected areas, combining field operations with risk education to prevent future casualties.
