Lebanese public school students fear losing school year as teachers' strike continues

STORY: Lebanese public school students fear losing school year as teachers' strike continues DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:58 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSMAT DAO, Director of Zahia Salman school 3. various of students studying 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): JESSY ABOU DARGHAM, Public school student 5. various of street view STORYLINE: Lebanese public school students fear losing a complete academic year due to a teachers' strike starting in early January demanding for a salary increase, transport allowances, and medical aid. On Feb. 27, the Lebanese cabinet approved the granting of 5 liters of fuel per teacher per working day to help them reach their work, which was deemed insufficient by public school workers. Two different unions announced on Monday the resumption of classes in public schools but some teachers refused to return to work until their full demands are met. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSMAT DAO, Director of Zahia Salman schoo