Basra: The Human Rights Office in Basra has taken a proactive step by addressing the Provincial Council about the critical condition of the Yarmouk Primary School located in the al-Haritha district, north of Basra. The school, which serves over 2,000 students, is reportedly in a state of disrepair, consequently posing a significant risk to the students’ safety.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Mahdi al-Tamimi, the Director of the Human Rights Office in Basra, confirmed that a formal letter has been dispatched to the Education Committee of the Provincial Council. This communication follows an alarming report published by NINA on August 6th, which highlighted the precarious state of the school building and the potential danger it presents. The report underscored the urgent need for interventions to protect the students, given that the school currently operates on a triple-shift system.

Al-Tamimi further elaborated that immediate actions are underway, including a field visit to thoroughly assess the building’s condition. The objective is to formulate and implement measures that will address the structural integrity issues of the school. The Human Rights Office has expressed its commitment to monitor the situation closely, coordinating with relevant authorities to expedite solutions and mitigate the risk posed to the students.

The residents of the Abu Halwa area in the Al-Haritha district have echoed these concerns, urging for swift action to safeguard the students of Al-Yarmouk Primary School for Boys. They emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting the school’s imminent collapse and the strain of operating on a three-shift system.