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Hasaka, SANA – 118 schools have been reopened in al-Shaddadi city and al-Arisha town to the south of the northeastern Hasaka city over the past two weeks, said Mohammad al-Alas of the Education and Culture Department at Hasaka City Council on Thursday.
Speaking in a statement to SANA reporter, he added that 38,000 copies of school books have been delivered and a committee has been formed to follow up on the educational requirements in the province’s southern area in order to ensure the reopening of schools as soon as possible.
Al-Alas pointed out that a circulated note was issued for teachers working in the area to return to their schools, while 170 teachers have been appointed to cover vacancies.
There are 158 schools in al-Shaddadi city, 112 in al-Arisha town and 87 in al-Markada town.
Hasaka Governor Eng. Mohammad Zaal al-Ali announced last week that 77 schools were reopened in al-Shaddadi city and al-Arisha town at the beginning of the current month.
On February 19, the tribes’ fighters and popular defense groups established control over al-Shaddadi city after fierce clashes with ISIS terrorists positioned there.
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