Saudi–Yemen barrier
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The Saudi–Yemen barrier (Arabic: الجدار السعودي اليمني) is a physical barrier constructed by Saudi Arabia along part of its 1,800-kilometer (1,100 mi) border with Yemen. It is a structure made of pipeline three metres (10 ft) high filled with concrete, acting as a "security barrier along sections of the now fully demarcated border with Yemen"[1][2] and fitted with electronic detection equipment.[3]
Construction of the barrier began in September 2003 in order to counter infiltrations and terrorism.[4] When construction of the 75-kilometer (47 mi) barrier by the Saudis began, the Yemeni government strongly objected, stating that it violated a border treaty signed in 2000.[5] Thus, Saudi Arabia agreed to stop construction in February 2004.