368 schools in Afar region resume education after a long layoff due to conflict

Addis Ababa, February 10, 2023 (FBC) – The Ministry of Education has confirmed that 368 schools in the Afar region, which had suspended education due to conflict, have resumed classes.

It is stated that 358 of the schools that have restarted education are primary schools, and ten of them are secondary schools.

In an exclusive interview with Fana Broadcasting Corporate’s Melaku Gedif, Communication Officer of the Ministry, Amelework Hizkiel, said that 6 secondary schools and 202 primary schools in Afar Region Zone 2 have resumed classes, owing to the necessary support provided by the Ministry of Education and partners.

It was also noted that 4 secondary schools and 156 primary schools in zone four are re-enrolling students and started providing education.

She indicated that a survey is being conducted in the region to restart education in all of the schools that yet to resume classes for various reasons.