Saudi Mine Action Program (MASAM) operations in Yemen
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Yemen'de temmuzda 7 bin 101 mayın ve patlayıcı imha edildi
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The MASAM project officially began.
The Saudi Mine Action Program (MASAM) project began in June 2018. The project aims to ensure civilian safety and reopen areas affected by mines for use across various regions of Yemen.
Since its inception, the project has worked to neutralize mines, unexploded munitions, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). As of July 31, 2026, the project has cleared a total of 83,731,831 square meters of land in Yemen.
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Saudi-led coalition forces began supporting the Yemen government against the Houthis.
In March 2015, coalition forces led by Saudi Arabia began providing support to the Yemen government in its conflict against the Houthis.
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Houthis took control of Sana and some regions in Yemen.
The Iran-backed Houthis have held control of the capital, Sana, and various regions in Yemen since September 2014.