Drought, post-war economic situation forcing 60% of students out of schools in Tigray region of Ethiopia

Drought, post-war economic situation forcing 60% of students out of schools in Tigray region of Ethiopia

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About 60% of Tigray students drop out amid Ethiopia war

The post-war economic situation and severe drought have forced 60% of students in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to drop out of school. Ismail Abdurahman, head of the Regional Education Bureau, reported this alarming statistic to Anadolu. He noted that the region struggles to recover from the conflict that began in November 2020, which has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions displaced. Although hostilities have eased since peace a…