Central African Republic expels students over school violence
Students involved in violence at Lycée des Martyrs in Bangui will be expelled and barred from re-enrolling.
Students identified as responsible for violence at Bangui's Lycée des Martyrs will be expelled and banned from enrolling in any other school in the Central African Republic. The announcement came on Saturday, November 7, from Minister of State for National Education, Aurélien Simplice Zingas, during a press conference in Bangui. He also condemned the destruction and looting of school property.
Zingas stated that perpetrators of these acts of vandalism would face sanctions. The minister's remarks were made during a press conference where he detailed the disciplinary measures following the unrest. The violence occurred the previous week at the Lycée des Martyrs.
The minister's announcement addresses the immediate aftermath of the violence at the school. The government has indicated that further sanctions will be applied to those found responsible for the damage to school infrastructure.
Why it mattersStudents in Bangui face expulsion and exclusion from further education due to their involvement in school violence.