KSrelief's Masam Project Removes 570 Mines in Yemen in a Week

KSrelief's Masam Project dismantles 570 mines in Yemen in a week. (SPA)
KSrelief's Masam Project dismantles 570 mines in Yemen in a week. (SPA)
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KSrelief's Masam Project Removes 570 Mines in Yemen in a Week

KSrelief's Masam Project dismantles 570 mines in Yemen in a week. (SPA)
KSrelief's Masam Project dismantles 570 mines in Yemen in a week. (SPA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Masam Project successfully neutralized 570 explosives across various regions of Yemen during the third week of December, the Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.
This operation included the removal of two anti-personnel landmines, 50 anti-tank mines, 508 unexploded ordnance items and 10 explosive devices.
Since the launch of the Masam Project, a total of 473,258 explosives have been safely removed. These devices were indiscriminately planted across various areas in Yemen with the intent of inflicting harm on innocent civilians, including children, women, and older people.
 



Saudi Arabia Condemns Vehicle-Ramming Attack in New Orleans, US

Saudi Arabia Condemns Vehicle-Ramming Attack in New Orleans, US
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Vehicle-Ramming Attack in New Orleans, US

Saudi Arabia Condemns Vehicle-Ramming Attack in New Orleans, US

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday condemned the vehicle-ramming attack on a crowd celebrating New Year's Day in New Orleans' French Quarter resulting in fatalities and injuries.
"Saudi Arabia affirms its complete rejection and denouncement of all forms of violence," the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
"The Kingdom extends its solidarity and heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, as well as to the United States, both government and people while wishing a swift recovery to the injured”, added the statement.
A driver crashed his pickup truck into a crowd celebrating New Year's Day in New Orleans' French Quarter and opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring more than 35, in an early morning attack the FBI said was a potential act of terrorism.
The suspect died after a shootout with police, law enforcement officials said.