Yemen : Mine Action Update, December 2024
The United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) has recorded seven (07) landmine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) related incidents in Hudaydah Governorate in December. In these incidents one (01) man and six (06) boys were injured, and four (04) men and two (02) boy were killed.
The seven incidents occurred in Ad Durayhimi, Al-Hali, and Al Hawak districts. The number of incidents this month was higher than in the previous month but in the same areas, indicating a persistent threat to civilians. During the past year, Al-Hali, Ad Durayhimi and At Tuhayta, have been the most affected districts.
Yemen remains heavily impacted by explosive devices with Hudaydah Governorate as one of the most impacted due to heavy fighting in the past and continued conflict along the frontlines in the south of the Governorate.
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