The Moroccan National Education Union (UMT) in Sidi Benour has condemned an alleged attack on the director of Imam Al-Ghazali high school. The union's committee stated that it is following the situation with great concern and strong condemnation. According to the committee, the incident occurred when a regional writer from a union body allegedly stormed into the school and entered some classrooms during teaching hours.
The union accused the individual of conducting a partisan electoral campaign and inciting disruption of the normal study schedule. The committee claimed that these actions contradict educational work regulations and union customs. The situation escalated with an alleged attempt to occupy the director's office and impose a fait accompli, leading to tension and forcing the director to seek help from national security forces.
The union reported that the director was allegedly subjected to insults, verbal abuse, and humiliation. The committee emphasized its rejection of what it described as a violation of the school's sanctity and the exploitation of its space for factional or provocative purposes. The union also expressed its refusal to turn the educational institution into a space for settling scores or imposing a fait accompli.
The union raised questions about the existence of some committees within Imam Al-Ghazali high school, suggesting that this raises concerns about several circulating data regarding the institution and its director. The committee held the regional directorate responsible for the repeated violations and criticized what it described as hesitation and delay in activating legal and administrative procedures.
The union demanded that the relevant authorities and concerned parties take necessary legal and administrative measures to protect the dignity of administrative and educational staff and ensure the safety of workers in educational institutions. The committee also emphasized its readiness to engage in all legitimate forms of struggle to defend the dignity of administrative and educational staff and protect the sanctity of educational institutions.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions within Morocco's education sector. The union's statement called for swift action to address the situation and ensure a safe and stable learning environment. The Moroccan National Education Union's condemnation of the alleged attack underscores the need for respect and protection of educational institutions and their staff.
The union's solidarity with the school director and its call for action reflect the concerns of educators and staff regarding their safety and working conditions. The situation in Sidi Benour highlights the challenges faced by educational institutions in maintaining a secure and conducive learning environment.
Key points
- The Moroccan National Education Union condemned an alleged attack on the director of Imam Al-Ghazali high school in Sidi Benour.
- The union accused a regional writer from a union body of storming the school and disrupting the study schedule.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions within Morocco's education sector and the need for respect and protection of educational institutions and their staff.
