7 months ago
Balochistan Suspends 38 Teachers Over Protests
In Balochistan, Pakistan, the government has suspended 38 teachers, including 6 women, for three months.
They were punished for joining protests and strikes to demand better rights for workers.
The teachers' union and a student group are very upset about this decision.
They say the government is trying to stop people from speaking up for what they believe in.
The student group also said that the government is not really focused on improving education, because they are punishing teachers instead of helping them.
The groups want the government to talk peacefully with the teachers instead of punishing them.
Balochistan government suspended 38 teachers, including 6 female teachers, for three months.
Suspension under the Balochistan Employees’ Efficiency and Discipline Act (BEDA) for participating in strikes and protests.
Teachers' union and Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) condemned the government's action.
BSAC accused the government of suppressing voices seeking justice and prioritizing force over education.
Protesting teachers demand better rights and working conditions.
- Who
- 38 assistant professors and lecturers, including 6 female teachers, in Balochistan
- What
- Suspension for participating in strikes and protests
- Where
- Balochistan, Pakistan
- When
- Suspension announced on January 12
- Why
- For participating in strikes, locking government offices, and hampering official work
Key facts
- Number of Suspended Teachers
- 38
- Including Female Teachers
- 6
- Duration of Suspension
- 3 months
- Act Under Which Suspended
- Balochistan Employees’ Efficiency and Discipline Act (BEDA)
- Protest Group
- Balochistan Grand Alliance
- Student Group Condemning Action
- Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC)
Quotes
Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC)
A student organization in Balochistan
“the history of Balochistan bears witness that whenever a voice for truth and justice is raised, the government of the time has tried to suppress it through force and revenge”
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“the response to the Balochistan Grand Alliance’s 'legitimate demands' through 'repression and violence' was 'extremely shameful and authoritarian'”
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BSAC spokesperson
Spokesperson for the Baloch Students Action Committee
“despite the authorities' claim of improving education, 'on the other hand, it suspends and arrests teachers … proving that in reality education and public welfare are not its priorities'”
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