# Libya delays school year indefinitely as teachers strike over pay

https://mins.news/en/video/77111

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-28 12:56 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3KU4QebKnw

> Libya has indefinitely postponed the public-school year after teachers and administrators began a nationwide strike for fairer pay. The action affects nearly 600,000 education workers, more than 1.6 million students and 5,300 schools. Staff also want medical insurance on par with other public-sector workers.

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