Syrian Teachers Reassigned Amid Concerns of Targeted Measures in Homs and Hama

Syrian Teachers Reassigned Amid Concerns of Targeted Measures in Homs and Hama
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Educational authorities in the Syrian provinces of Homs and Hama have issued transfer orders affecting hundreds of teachers, most of whom belong to the Alawite community, according to local reports. The decisions involved removing teachers from their original schools and reassigning them to educational centers in less secure areas, despite the absence of genuine vacancies.

Observers warned that such relocations expose teachers to heightened risks, including threats, extortion, and possible abductions. Analysts noted that these measures have not been applied in other provinces such as Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Tartous, or Latakia, raising concerns of selective targeting.

Critics argue that the decisions may force affected teachers to resign or leave their posts under pressure, undermining the educational process in rural Alawite communities. Experts described the move as a misuse of education for political and security leverage, urging greater accountability and transparency to prevent further social division.