Saudi project dismantles 861 Houthi mines in Yemen

The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) cleared 816 mines in Yemen during the second week of April.

The mines planted by the Houthi militia comprised seven anti-personnel mines, 256 anti-tank mines, 550 unexploded ordnance and 53 explosive devices, according to Yemen News Agency.

Since its inception Masam, operated under the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, has deactivated 394,620 mines.

During the first week of April, 782 mines were cleared across the conflict-ridden country.