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Shymkent Schools Face Textbook Shortage; Child Deaths Investigated as Election Ad Rules Emerge
Prosecutors found over 170,000 missing textbooks and 110,000 damaged books in Shymkent schools, while a separate probe investigates a fatal gas incident and new election advertising regulations are announced.
**Shymkent, Kazakhstan** — Prosecutors in southern Kazakhstan's largest city uncovered significant shortages in school textbooks and library materials, prompting corrective measures that have since provided more than 46,000 students with necessary educational resources.
According to the Yenbekshilik District Prosecutor’s Office, inspections revealed a deficit of over 170,000 textbooks across state schools. Additionally, more than 110,000 books in school libraries were found to be worn out and unsuitable for use.
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- [1] В Шымкенте расследуют обстоятельства гибели детей в микрорайоне «Восток»— Otyrar (Shymkent/South)
- [2] Прокуратура выявила нарушения при обеспечении школ Шымкента учебниками— Otyrar (Shymkent/South)
- [3] Информационное сообщение ТОО «Редакция РАБАТа»— Otyrar (Shymkent/South)
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