More Schools Open

Students in a class in Helmand Province Photo: Tasal/IRIN

Quoting officials from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education, a UN agency reported today that over the past year, dozens of schools have reopened in the southern province of Helmand. General insecurity and Taliban attacks had forced many of the schools to close. The Ministry officials said that they worked both with local leaders (religious and tribal elders), and with the Taliban to get the schools to open and remain free from attacks. In related news, the construction of a 16-room High School (Emal Khan High School) was completed in the Muhmandara district of Nangahar province. Nangahar is located in eastern Afghanistan.

February 4, 2010 · admin · No Comments
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