Success Story: “Rebuilding a Brighter Future
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“Over 5 years of a brutal war in Yemen has left the education sector in crisis. Nearly two-thirds of teachers in public schools haven’t been paid their salaries in over 50 months putting the education of over 4 million children on the line.”¹ Yet, hope was glimmering in Ibrahim Maqrni s eyes, the principal of Al Wifaq School; the one who dedicated himself to teaching the IDP and most vulnerable students in most prioritized IDPs Hosting Site in Alluheyah District – Al Hudaydah Gov.
Ibrahim Maqrni, the 42-year-old public school principal and teacher is a father of six children. “Teaching is the only reason why I get out of bed in the morning, my only inspiration for my country and the IDP students of Alluheyah District. Working under these circumstances, with no classrooms, furniture, and educational materials makes me depressed at times. Furthermore, as the temperature rises in the summer, many students miss their s
Jerusalem /PNN/
Following the recent unrest and violent clashes in the city, European Union Heads of Cooperation in Jerusalem and Ramallah visited several neighbourhoods in East Jerusalem where they were briefed by EU partners and Palestinian counterparts.
The delegation met with Palestinian families facing evictions and demolitions in East Jerusalem, students and teachers at schools in the old city, and owners of small businesses benefiting from EU support. This visit confirms the solid commitment of Team Europe members towards the Palestinians in East Jerusalem and sends a message of hope and support amidst an increasingly tense reality for Palestinians in their city.
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War economy flourishing behind the walls of Houthis detention centers
Among the group of detainees who were released by paying money to Houthi mediators or supervisors spoke with Almasdar Online, Al-Sabri was the only one who agreed to disclose his name. The others asked to remain anonymous to protect themselves and their relatives who still live in Houthi-controlled areas from retribution. Other former detainees categorically refused to tell their stories for this report, out of fear of what Houthi authorities would do if they found out.
A systematic campaign of random arrests
Houthi forces have arrested scores of civilians from security checkpoints, markets and other public spaces in various Yemeni cities for no reason. Sometimes they fabricate reasons after searching the phones and social media applications of the civilians.