Two school complexes reopen in Aleppo and Tartous
Rehabilitated schools are intended to serve nearly 2,000 students.
Event / data period: 2026-10-19
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Two school complexes in Aleppo and Tartous provinces reopened after rehabilitation, according to local education officials. In al-Bab, the Al-Buhturi complex reopened with 15 of its 20 classrooms in the first phase; officials said it was expected to serve around 1,060 students.
In Baniyas, Ibn Khaldun Basic Education School reopened after work by UNICEF, with improvements intended for about 895 students. The report describes intended capacity and facilities, not attendance counts. Renovations included classroom and bathroom repairs, desks and a solar power system.
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School complexes reopen after renovation
Reopening was reported for schools in al-Bab and Baniyas.
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Reopened schools: planned capacity
Student capacities stated for each separately reported school complex.
| Al-Buhturi complex, al-Bab | 1060 |
| Ibn Khaldun School, Baniyas | 895 |
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Both figures are approximate planned capacities from the source, not attendance or enrolment counts.
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