Islah militias turn 16 schools in Taiz into military barracks

Educational men and activists launched on Monday a campaign on social media to demand an end to the militarization of schools, and expressed their concern over the loss of an academic year for students in Taiz city.

They accused Islah militias of obstruction progress of the educational process with continuation of controlling the city’s schools and turning them into military barracks for more than five years.

The activists have published photos of children studying in destroyed and ramshackle buildings, making them vulnerable to death at any time, while armed groups control many schools inside the city.

It is estimated that 16 schools have been converted into military barracks in different areas of Taiz province.