Syria is struggling to rebuild after years of war, with widespread destruction and economic hardship making reconstruction difficult. teleSUR
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00:00In Syria, the education system faces a huge challenge due to deterioration and destruction as a result of the war,
00:08thus preventing the reconstruction and adequate staffing.
00:11Several educational institutions were raised to the ground by the war and have not yet been recovered.
00:17Some that have obtained the support of international entities for restoration face a shortage of experts.
00:23The closure of numerous schools has forced students to flock to the few schools that are still functioning.
00:30Causing them to be beyond capacity due to a shortage of teachers.
00:34The government is undertaking more reconstruction efforts in deteriorated schools.
00:39And the United Nations Children's Fund reports that over 7.5 million children in Syria need humanitarian assistance.