![epaselect epa07224168 Explosives experts collect mines and explosives allegedly planted by the Houthi rebels at several areas, at a position in the port city of Hodeidah, Yemen, 11 December 2018. According to reports, a Saudi-backed project for landmines clearance in Yemen has managed to clear 22,952 land mines and explosives allegedly planted by the Houthi rebels during the recent fighting between the Saudi-backed government forces and the Houthis along Yemen's western coastline and in the port city of Hodeidah. EPA/NAJEEB ALMAHBOOBI](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LVXMT4I7HL7U6PC3PTWWHRIR7A.jpg?smart=true&auth=766814fc692672fe8781bcdd127a34334d979a7efb024413fb2771ea491bbee4&width=400&height=225)
Explosives experts collect mines and explosives allegedly planted by the Houthi rebels, at the port city of Hodeidah in December 2018. EPA
Explosives experts collect mines and explosives allegedly planted by the Houthi rebels, at the port city of Hodeidah in December 2018. EPA
Mine clearance continues in Yemen despite coronavirus spread
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