Coordination Key to Effective Mine Clearance in Yemen

Mr. Osama Bin Yusuf Al-Gosaibi, Director⁤ General of⁤ the “Massam” Mine Clearance Project – Yemen, emphasized the importance of coordination between mine clearance programs in the ⁢Republic of Yemen to achieve​ maximum benefits and ⁤release⁢ critical‍ resources.

This came⁢ during his recent meeting with the United⁤ Nations ‌Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Mine Action Adviser, Charles Frisby, at the project headquarters ‍in Aden, where they discussed the ⁤future of demining operations in the country, challenges, and issues faced by demining‌ teams.

UN Representatives Visit “Masam” Project‍ Headquarters

Julian Harness, UN ​Resident‌ Representative for Humanitarian ⁣Action in Yemen,‌ and Charles Frisby visited the “Masam” ⁤project headquarters in Aden, where they met with ‍the project’s ⁣general manager and viewed the project’s photo gallery, showcasing mines and explosive devices planted by Houthi ‍militias.

Director General Concludes Visit ⁤to Aden and West Coast

The Director⁢ General of the “Massam” project‍ concluded a visit to the project work in ⁣Aden and the West Coast, ⁣where he met with project officials and chaired an extended meeting with the leaders of the engineering‌ team, Brigadier General Amin Al-Uqaili,⁤ and other officials.

The meeting discussed the level of achievement and challenges⁤ faced by‌ the field teams and explored solutions ‍to overcome obstacles and ensure continuity‍ of mine ⁣clearance operations.

Meeting ​with Mine Action Coordination Center

The Director⁤ General of the ‌”Massam” Mine Clearance Project ⁣- Yemen visited the Mine Action Coordination Center in Aden, where he​ held a meeting with the⁢ Centre’s Director, Brigadier General ​Fadl Gharamah, and reviewed the Centre’s activities in Mine Clearance Program in Free Areas.

He emphasized the determination of the “Masam”​ project to ​continue its contribution to ⁣strengthening demining programs in Yemen and provide ​advisory and logistic services.

Award for Humanitarian Efforts

The Development Foundation for Awareness and Media honored ⁤Mr. Osama Al-Gosaibi, Director ‌General of “Massam” Mine Clearance Project – Yemen, with the “Development Shield” in appreciation of‍ his great ‍efforts in humanitarian aid and development in Yemen.

The head of​ the foundation, Mowataz Al-Maisouri,⁤ praised the ⁤prominent role played by the “Massam” project in removing mines planted by ‍the Houthi ​militias ⁤in various ​Yemeni regions.