Masam project revives hope for displaced families in Hajjah, Yemen

The Saudi demining project in Yemen (Masam) is discussing hopes among displaced affected Yemenis in Hajjah governorate to return to their homes after large-scale mine clearance operations, officials said on Saturday.

Ousama Al-Gosaibi, head of Masam met Hajjah Governor Maj. Gen. Abdulkarim Al-Sunaini at the project’s headquarters in Midi district.

During the meeting officials were briefed on the progress and mechanisms of survey and demining operations in the area.

Al-Sunaini expressed appreciation to Saudi Arabia’s leadership for supporting the Masam humanitarian initiative, saying the project had helped save lives of Yemenis and strengthened security and stability in several governorates.

He praised Masam’s humanitarian role and its continued efforts to save lives and restore normalcy in liberated districts.

He added that the project’s response had renewed hope among residents seeking to return to homes and farms they were forced to abandon due to landmines and improvised explosive devices planted by the Houthi rebels, which triggered a humanitarian crisis.

Al-Gosaibi, meanwhile, reaffirmed Masam’s commitment to its mission stating that the project would continue working to clear Yemeni territory of landmines to protect civilians, save lives and create a safe environment that allows affected communities to resume normal daily activities without fear.