Arab Coalition forces continue to clear mines laid by Houthis in Yemen

ADEN, 26th October, 2015 (WAM) -- The Arab Coalition forces in Yemen are embarking on a mission to clear mines, randomly laid by the Houthi militias and their allied forces loyal to deposed president Ali Abdullah Saleh in the areas they are withdrawing from. The Coalition forces also continue to renovate and maintain the schools, hospitals and mosques which were damaged as a result of the Houthis' indiscriminate bombing. Over 100 people were killed and 225 injured in several provinces in the South due to the land mines laid by the withdrawing militias of Al Houthi and Saleh. In addition to killing and maiming of civilians, the land mines have also become a major obstacle to the Yemeni citizens' daily life as they prevent them from moving to their farms or to the markets. Also, children cannot go to the schools for fear of mines. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395287138897.html