By Manal El Warraky
The MASAM Mine Action Project in Yemen carried out a special operation on Thursday, destroying 2,427 unexploded remnants of war in Wadi Dofas, Zinjibar District, Abyan Governorate.
The destruction operation, carried out by the First Special Task Force, included 204 unexploded shells, 521 various fuses, 7 anti-tank mines, 16 anti-personnel mines, 1,522 various rounds of ammunition, 116 armor-piercing darts, and 41 hand grenades.
The operation was conducted in a safe location away from population centers and agricultural areas, in line with approved international standards for the safe disposal of mines and remnants of war. This reflects the project’s commitment to ensuring the safety of civilians and preserving the environment.
For his part, Engineer Munther Qasim, commander of the first special mission team in the Masam project, confirmed that the team successfully executed the mission during the daytime of the holy month of Ramadan, despite the high temperatures, reflecting the high level of commitment and dedication of the team members. In a special statement, Qasim said, “The work of the special mission teams does not stop throughout the year, given the importance of our missions in protecting the lives of innocent citizens. No work related to removing threats to their lives can be delayed.”
