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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen Army Begins Removing Hundreds of Houthi Mines in Hodeidah

A view of cranes at Hodeidah port. (Reuters)

Specialized teams in the Yemeni National Army began Friday removing mines and dismantling hundreds explosive devices in Hodeidah, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The explosives and mines were planted on the main and secondary stretching from Hodeidah to the capital Sanaa, as well as other areas of the country.

An official source in the army said that the demining teams began their operations in preparation for restoring normal life in Hodeidah city after the withdrawal of the Houthis from the area and its ports.

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