Saudi Project Masam Clears Dangerous Weapons from Mukalla
In a city where every step can hold unseen danger, a quiet and courageous operation is restoring safety, block by block. In Mukalla, the capital of Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate, teams from the Saudi-funded Project Masam have completed their third major arsenal removal operation this week. Their latest haul: a staggering 1,531 landmines and remnants of war pulled from the earth and safely destroyed.
This meticulous work, conducted in coordination with the local Executive Center for Mine Action, is far more than a logistical task. It is a direct investment in human security and the future of a community.
The Deadly Tally
The list of destroyed items reads like an inventory of ongoing terror for civilians:
- 10 anti-tank mines
- 6 anti-personnel mines
- 4 guided missiles (N72)
- 23 82mm mortar rounds
- 183 37mm shells
- 150 23mm shells
- 15 hand grenades
- Over 1,100 rounds of heavy machine gun ammunition
Each item represents a potential tragedy averted—a child’s life saved, a farmer’s field made usable, a key access route secured for ambulances and aid.
A Mission with a Clear Goal
Project Masam’s objective in Mukalla is unambiguous: to clear the city of all forms of explosive remnants of war. The goal is to ensure the safety of residents and provide the highest levels of security for civilian facilities, homes, and vital roads. Every destroyed mine is a step toward normalcy, allowing people to live, work, and move without the shadow of hidden explosives.
The Growing Impact
The scale of the challenge is immense, but so is the progress. With this latest operation, the total number of mines, improvised explosive devices, and unexploded ordnance destroyed by Project Masam teams in Mukalla has reached 7,921 in just a matter of days.
This figure is not just a statistic. It is a testament to the bravery of the deminers on the ground and the sustained commitment to a mine-free Yemen. It signifies thousands of potential explosions that will never happen, countless limbs and lives preserved.
Beyond the Clearance
Project Masam’s work in Mukalla and across Yemen is a foundational act of peacebuilding. Clearing these weapons is the essential first step toward recovery, enabling the return of displaced families, the revival of agriculture, and the rebuilding of infrastructure. It turns ground that was a source of fear back into a foundation for hope.
As the teams continue their painstaking work, each cleared plot is a silent victory. It is a return of land to its people and a powerful statement that even amidst conflict’s aftermath, a safer tomorrow is being built, one careful clearance at a time.
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