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Sudan teachers strike over low pay and damaged schools
Teachers in Khartoum State are striking for a third week over low pay and poor working conditions.
Secondary teacher Amal Suleiman Ahmed al-Haj says her monthly salary of 132,000 Sudanese pounds is about $13.20 and covers only a few days of family needs.
Teachers are also seeking unpaid entitlements and promotion opportunities after years of pressure on the education system.
War and lack of investment have damaged schools, with some classrooms no longer fit for teaching.
The strike has suspended classes, affecting students, while some teachers have quit or sought other work.
The Sudanese Teachers’ Committee has organised intermittent strikes to press the government to address their demands, but the account gives no resolution.
Teachers in Sudan’s Khartoum State have been on strike for a third week over low pay and poor school conditions.
Teacher Amal Suleiman Ahmed al-Haj said her monthly salary of 132,000 Sudanese pounds covers only a few days of her family’s basic needs.
Teachers are also seeking promotion opportunities and unpaid entitlements.
They say war damage and a lack of investment have left some classrooms unsuitable for teaching.
The Sudanese Teachers’ Committee has organised staggered, intermittent strikes to press the government to address their demands.
- Who
- Teachers in Khartoum State, including secondary school teacher Amal Suleiman Ahmed al-Haj.
- What
- They are striking over low salaries, unpaid entitlements, limited promotion opportunities and poor school conditions.
- When
- The strike was in its third week when the article was published on 2026-11-09.
- Where
- Khartoum State, Sudan.
- Why
- Teachers say their pay is inadequate and schools have deteriorated amid war and a lack of investment.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Teachers submitted memorandums to the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance and the presidential palace, according to Amal.
Teachers in Khartoum State remained on strike over pay and working conditions.
Al Jazeera published its report on the teachers’ strike.
- Monthly salary
- 132,000 Sudanese pounds ($13.20)
- Cooking gas cylinder
- About 170,000 Sudanese pounds ($17)
- Strike duration
- Third week at the time of publication
- Teacher
- Amal Suleiman Ahmed al-Haj had worked as a secondary school teacher for 26 years
- Organising body
- Sudanese Teachers’ Committee
What people are saying
My salary does not cover even a quarter of our needs. It may not last a family more than three or four days.
We are not asking for luxuries. We just want to be able to live, get to our schools and continue our educational mission.