Barran Press
On December 11, 2024, Dr. Abdu Rabbu Miftah, the Deputy Governor of Marib in northeastern Yemen, awarded the "Masam" project for its significant contributions to clearing landmines in Yemen. The recognition came during a ceremony marking International Human Rights Day, where the project received a plaque from the local Human Rights Office.
Deputy Governor Miftah praised the Masam project for its leading humanitarian role since its inception over seven years ago, highlighting its substantial impact on safeguarding the lives of thousands of Yemeni civilians from the dangers posed by landmines planted by the Iran-backed Houthi militia across many Yemeni provinces.
"We value these efforts, which we recognize every day when we see hundreds, even thousands, of children and women who have lost limbs or suffered permanent disabilities due to landmine explosions in their areas," Miftah stated.
Abdul-Rabbu Jadi, Director of the Human Rights Office in Marib, noted that the award reflects gratitude for the vital work of the Masam project in addressing landmine threats and protecting Yemeni lives. He highlighted the project's exceptional achievements, including the removal of 471,842 landmines, explosive devices, and remnants of war, and the clearance of approximately 62,593,605 square meters of land.
Since its operation began in mid-2018, the Masam project has removed a total of 471,034 landmines, which were indiscriminately planted across Yemen, resulting in numerous casualties among innocent children, women, and the elderly.