Thousands of students in the Amhara region of Ethiopia are unable to take grade 6, 8 and 12 exams. An ongoing armed conflict in the region between Fano militia fighters and the government forces has affected all sectors especially education.
Yesterday, the North Shewa of Amhara region zone announced that 8th grade students in 9 woredas did not sit for the exam because of the armed conflict in the region between Fano fighters and the government. The zonal officials announced that they managed to conduct the exam in 14 woredas only.
East Gojam Zone Education Department reported this week that out of 996 schools, only 32 are open. Out of 539,000 students only 13,000 attended school in the last one year or so. For the 6th grade exam, out of 42,000, only 506 appeared. Out of 38,203, only 431 took 8th grade exam. For 12th grade exam, 577 will appear out of 19,657.
Today an Ethiopian politician blamed the civil war in Amhara region for the disruption of education activities. Jawar Mohammed is Deputy Chairman of a political party named OFC (Oromo Federalist Congress). He has been lashing out at the government recently. He published a social media post today.
“This is a national disaster! This report from East Gojam of Amhara state says of 996 schools only 32 have been operating. And only 13,000 kids out of 549,996 have been able tp attend school. This is all due to the ongoing civil war! All those who care about the future must exert pressure on fighting parties to end this madness,” Jawar Mohammad said.
A year has passed since the start of fighting between Fano militias and Ethiopian security forces in the Amhara region. No end seems to be in sight. Both are making tall claims about their imminent victory.
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This is a national disaster to cause the federal government of Ethiopia 🇪🇹