TAIZ, Yemen (Reuters) – Its books have been looted and walls blown out, but a school in war-torn southern Yemen is hopeful that the resumption of regular salary payments can keep teachers and children in classrooms. The Houthis, who seized the capital Sanaa in 2014 and hold most urban centers, say their revolution is against corruption. “Because of the destruction in the schools, some of the students headed to the frontlines,” said Ibtisam Dael, a teacher at Arwa school. Whole sections of Arwa school are unusable and all books, equipment and chairs have been stolen, Useid said. “We were determined to return to our school … and we began clearing the rubble,” she said, hopeful that more pupils would join the 700 already there.

Source: Egypt Independent January 16, 2019 11:26 UTC