Classes resume at war-damaged school in Syria’s Idlib with Türkiye’s support

Classes have resumed at a school in Syria’s Idlib province that was damaged during the war and later restored with support from Türkiye.

The school in the town of Muhambil was repaired following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime through cooperation between the Asma Kopru International Student Association and the Sefire-i Alem International Student Association.

The building, previously used as a prison and later bombed by regime forces, was renovated after local residents who returned to the area requested support from Turkish civil society organizations.

The restored school, named Hikmet Primary School, includes 11 classrooms, one science room and two administrative offices.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Türkiye’s Aleppo Consul General Muammer Hakan Cengiz said the project reflects broader reconstruction efforts.

“We are at the beginning of a new struggle here -- the struggle to rebuild Syria. Our support from Türkiye in the field of education continues,” Cengiz said.

Officials said infrastructure, including schools, suffered heavy damage during the war, stressing the importance of education in rebuilding efforts.

Around 800 students are expected to attend the school in morning and afternoon shifts, according to organizers.

*Writing by Merve Berker in Ankara