Syria's education ministry faces backlash over proposed curriculum changes

Syria's education ministry announced plans to change the school curriculum, sparking public backlash. Proposed changes included removing references to former leaders and altering historical content, raising concerns about an Islamist agenda under the new leadership. In response to the outcry, the ministry clarified that the curriculum would remain largely unchanged until further review. Education Minister Nazir al-Qadri stated that only certain phrases were removed, not a complete overhaul. The new leadership, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, faces challenges in unifying the country after the recent overthrow of the Assad regime. The speed of the proposed changes has raised questions about community consultation and the future direction of Syria.