{"id":21377,"date":"2024-10-05T09:02:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T09:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectmasam.com\/eng\/?p=21377"},"modified":"2024-10-05T09:08:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T09:08:13","slug":"project-masam-begins-demining-main-road-between-usaylan-and-ataq-in-yemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectmasam.com\/eng\/project-masam-begins-demining-main-road-between-usaylan-and-ataq-in-yemen\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Masam begins demining main road between Usaylan and Ataq in Yemen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Project Masam’s demining Team 9 has started clearing the sides of the main road connecting the Usaylan district to Ataq, the capital of the south-central Shabwah governorate – a battleground of Yemen’s current war<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yemen’s limited network of main highways and roads has been weaponised as a way to strip warring parties of access to strategic areas across the country over the last 10 years.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the leader of Team 9 explained that the team is currently focusing on the village of Al-Akda in the Usaylan district. This effort is part of a broader initiative to clear landmines and explosive devices planted by Houthi militias<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Project Masam’s goal is to secure the roadsides to ensure safe and unrestricted movement.<\/p>\n

The deminer noted that the team has successfully secured 67,000 square metres so far and emphasised their commitment to continuing the work until the entire area is fully cleared.<\/p>\n

Team 9 is diligently working to clear the mines planted along the sides of the road while implementing all necessary security measures to ensure the safety of pedestrians and local residents.<\/p>\n

This road is a crucial artery connecting Ataq city with the districts of Bayhan and Usaylan. It has been heavily mined in recent times, posing a significant threat to the safety of those traveling along it.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t