Syrian students returned to classrooms this week, marking a tentative step toward normalcy after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government. 🏙️ Schools reopened nationwide on Sunday under orders from the country's new leadership, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, as rebels consolidate control following 13 years of devastating civil war.
While officials hailed the move as progress, challenges loom: cities lie in ruins, the economy struggles under sanctions, and over 5 million refugees remain displaced. Parents like Raghida Ghosn, 56, voiced cautious optimism. \"The school asked us to send middle and upper pupils back first,\" she told AFP, noting younger children would resume classes later this week.
Analysts call the reopenings a PR win for Syria's new leaders, but warn that rebuilding infrastructure and restoring trust will take years. With classrooms still understaffed and resources scarce, this symbolic gesture is just the first chapter in a long road to recovery. 📚✏️
