Report: 1030 schools in the form of tents, mosques and makeshift constructions [Archives:2005/884/Local News]

SANA'A- Oct. 8- An official report on the indicators of education in Yemen revealed that 1030 schools all over the republic are in the form of tents, makeshift dwellings, mosque annexes and thatch-made huts.

The report, which was issued by the Supreme Council for Educational Planning pointed out that 509 schools are made of hay and in the form of tents while 521 schools are placed in mosque annexes, and some students study in the open and exposed to the elements.

According to the report, around 42 schools are in the form of apartments, which are inconvenient places for students to study in.

The Minster of Education, Dr. Abdussalam al-Hila announced last month that his ministry is about to finish construction of around 1000 new schools by the end of 2005. Last year, the Minister of Education stated, saw the establishment of 1000 schools in different parts of the republic.

According to the report, male and female students enrolled in primary and secondary schools numbered up to 6 million.
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