Chad students strike over food and transport
University campuses in N'Djaména are deserted as students protest lack of meals and buses.
Students at Université de N’Djaména began a strike on November 3, leaving lecture halls empty across the Ardep Djoumal, Farcha, and Toukra campuses.
The University National Union of Chad (UNET) issued a five-day strike notice citing two main grievances: the closure of university restaurants since the academic year began and insufficient bus services to campus.
UNET representative Ortoroum Mathurin expressed frustration, stating that authorities had not initiated any discussions to resolve the issues.
Why it mattersStudents at Chad's national university are protesting conditions that affect their daily learning and well-being.