The suspension of classes in schools in Beni (North Kivu) has sparked heated controversy. Indeed, the Congo Teachers’ Union (SYECO) has launched a call for three days of mourning and without school activities in memory of three teachers killed during an ADF attack in Oicha, capital of the Beni territory. In some schools, students discovered the absence of teachers and were forced to return home. As for Oicha, all schools have been closed for six days.
SYECO affirms that this suspension of activities is not a strike, but a means of protesting against the insecurity that reigns in the region. Teachers want to make their cry of alarm heard by the competent authorities. They are demanding security measures to protect the population of Beni and guarantee an environment conducive to education.
Christophe Kanyambwe, representative of SYECO/Beni, underlines the importance of education and recalls that it is a priority for the Head of State. He therefore asks the authorities to take concrete measures to ensure the safety of teachers and the general population.
This situation highlights the challenges faced by Congolese teachers. Terrorist attacks regularly strike the Beni region, leading to the closure of schools and thus disrupting the education of students. This situation jeopardizes the future of young people and raises questions about the government’s ability to ensure security in the country.
It is therefore essential that the authorities take urgent measures to guarantee the safety of teachers and allow classes to resume in Beni schools. Education is a fundamental right and it is essential to create a safe and conducive environment for learning.
In conclusion, the suspension of classes in Beni schools following the call from SYECO is a cry of alarm from teachers to denounce the insecurity in the region. It is crucial that the authorities respond to this legitimate demand by taking concrete measures to ensure the safety of teachers and guarantee access to education for all students in Beni.