War-damaged school in Syria’s Idlib reopens with Türkiye’s help
Classes have resumed at a war-damaged school in Idlib, Syria, following restoration funded by Turkish civil society organizations. The Hikmet Primary School, once a prison bombed by regime forces, will serve 800 students. Türkiye’s Consul General called it the start of Syria’s reconstruction.
A school in Syria’s Idlib province that was heavily damaged during the civil war has reopened its doors after being restored with significant support from Türkiye. The Hikmet Primary School in the town of Muhambil, once used as a prison and later bombed by regime forces, was renovated through cooperation between two Turkish international student associations following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
Reconstruction efforts begin
Local residents who returned to the area requested assistance from Turkish civil society organizations, leading to the school’s full rehabilitation. The facility now includes 11 classrooms, one science room, and two administrative offices. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Türkiye’s Aleppo Consul General Muammer Hakan Cengiz stated: “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.”
800 students to attend
Officials noted that infrastructure, including schools, suffered heavy damage during the war, emphasizing the critical role of education in rebuilding efforts. Around 800 students are expected to attend the school in morning and afternoon shifts. The project marks a concrete step in Türkiye’s ongoing commitment to Syria’s recovery and stability.
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