The district of Chiúre, in the south of Cabo
Delgado province, is facing an unprecedented educational crisis. Over 48,000 students are currently
without access to classes after the forced closure of 87
schools due to recent terrorist attacks.
The
impact has also affected 490 teachers, whose
teaching activities have been indefinitely suspended. This paralysis threatens
to compromise the school year for thousands of children and young people in a
region already marked by significant socioeconomic challenges.
According
to Rachide Sualehe, Head of the
Pedagogical Department of the Provincial Directorate of Education in Cabo
Delgado, "local authorities are seeking solutions to help the students who
were unable to take their quarterly tests," in an attempt to mitigate the
effects of the abrupt suspension of classes.
The
seriousness of the situation demands urgent measures. Efforts are underway to
identify alternatives that would allow students to resume their studies safely,
including the creation of temporary learning
centers and the refurbishment of areas considered secure.
The closure of schools in Chiúre is
yet another reflection of the devastating impact of terrorism on the daily
lives of the population of Cabo Delgado. In addition to the loss of life and
the displacement of thousands of families, the education of children has become
one of the biggest casualties of this prolonged conflict.
Social activists warn that without a
rapid and coordinated response, the educational future of an entire generation
could be compromised. Civil society organizations, cooperation partners, and
the central government are being called upon to strengthen logistical,
pedagogical, and security support. (Mozanorte)
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