Rebels burned down Primary schools today in an area where tribes abound in northwest Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan, two weeks after the attack by Taliban against a Peshawar school, which ended with the death of 150 people.

Before the break of dawn, insurgents threw gasoline into two schools, and proceeded to light the fires.

Wooden desks and chairs were burned completely, while the buildings were partially destroyed, but noone was injured, added officials.

No organization has assumed responsibility for this attack, which occured in an area known for conflicts between Sunni and Shiite Muslims.

Pakistani Taliban of the TTP who are fighting against the government in Islamabad, have multiplied their attacks against girls’ schools in northwest Pakistan in recent years.

Due to the threat against the schools, authorities announced today that winter holidays in public schools of the country are extended by nine days, until January 12.