In a recent development, teachers in the Libyan municipality of Abuslim have announced their decision to go on civil disobedience. This move comes as a response to what they describe as threats and intimidation they have been facing. The announcement was made by Ashraf Al-Hadi, head of the Libyan Teachers' Movement. Al-Hadi stated that the decision to go on civil disobedience was made due to the continuous targeting of teachers.
The civil disobedience includes all educational institutions within Abuslim. According to Al-Hadi, this decision is a form of protest against the practices that teachers have been subjected to. It also serves as a show of solidarity with colleagues who have faced threats and restrictions. The movement demands an immediate halt to any practices that threaten the safety, freedoms, or union and civil rights of teachers.
The Libyan Teachers' Movement has condemned all forms of threats, intimidation, and restrictions against teachers in Abuslim. They have emphasized the need for immediate action to stop such practices. The movement also holds the relevant security authorities accountable for any violations or coercive measures taken against teachers. They stress that any official who exceeds their mandate must be held accountable according to the law.
Al-Hadi has called on the Attorney General, judicial bodies, and national human rights institutions to intervene urgently. He requested that they open an investigation into the mentioned incidents and take necessary actions to ensure the protection of teachers. This includes safeguarding their rights and freedoms. The movement seeks to guarantee a safe working environment for teachers.
The decision to go on civil disobedience will remain in effect until violations cease and guarantees are made that they will not recur. The movement reaffirms its commitment to its demands, which include providing necessary protection for teachers and upholding their dignity and rights. The movement rejects attempts to force a return to studies through threats or coercion.
Such methods, according to Al-Hadi, will not help resolve the crisis or restore stability to educational institutions. He believes that addressing the conflict requires responding to the raised demands, respecting rights, and creating suitable conditions for the educational process to resume without pressure. The civil disobedience declaration places the educational process in Abuslim at a new stage of escalation.
There are concerns about the continuation of study disruptions and their impact on students. The situation remains uncertain, pending actions by relevant authorities to contain the crisis. The teachers' movement is determined to stand by its demands until they are met. The Libyan community waits to see how this situation will unfold and what actions will be taken to address the teachers' concerns.
Key points
- The teachers' decision to go on civil disobedience is a response to threats and intimidation they have been facing.
- The movement demands an immediate halt to any practices that threaten the safety, freedoms, or union and civil rights of teachers.
- The situation remains uncertain, pending actions by relevant authorities to contain the crisis.
