The United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) has recorded two (02) landmine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) related incidents in Hudaydah Governorate in October: one (01) boy was injured and one (01) civilian was killed. The two incidents occurred in Bayt Al-Faqih and Hays districts. During the past year, Al Hali, At Tuhayta and Ad Durayhimi have been the most affected districts. The number of incidents was the same as in the previous month. Yemen remains heavily impacted by explosive devices with Hudaydah Governorate as one of the most impacted due to heavy fighting in the past and ongoing conflict along the frontlines in the south of the Governorate.

Mine Action Activities

In October 2024, UNMHA Deputy Head of Mission (DHOM) and the Mine Action Team held coordination meetings with Mine Action stakeholders, nongovernmental organisations (NGOs), and other UN counterparts in Yemen. Some of the highlights were the strategic planning technical working group meetings in Sana'a with YEMAC, UNICEF, UN OCHA, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Humanitarian Inclusion (HI) and UNOPS.

The Mine Action Section held also meetings with key counterparts in Aden along with UNMHA DHOM, totaling 12 activities during the month overall.

The Mission continues to monitor the demarcation of the confirmed hazardous areas in the three ports of Hudaydah, Ras Issa, and As Salif as per the Mission's mandate.