Houthi militia removes thousands of educators from salary lists in Ibb, raising concerns over educational funding.

In a troubling development for the education sector in Ibb Governorate, Houthi militias have removed 5,780 educators from the payroll lists. This action comes despite the ongoing hardships faced by these educators, who have not received their salaries for the past eight years.

Reasons Behind the Removal

Sources within the education sector report that the Houthis justified this removal by labeling the affected individuals as administrative staff, supervisors, and financial inspectors. This classification appears to be a tactic to exclude them from receiving any financial support.

Shock and Protests from Affected Educators

Recently, many educators attempted to collect half salaries from designated payment centers announced by the Houthis. However, they were met with shock as their names had been removed from the payroll lists. In response, these educators staged protests and submitted lists of objections to the local education office in Ibb.

Houthi Threats and Justifications

Sources indicate that the Houthis threatened not to provide any salary support to administrative and technical staff, including supervisors and inspectors, in areas under their control. They claimed that the administrative staff was “overstaffed” and unnecessary, which raises concerns about the future of education in these regions.

Long-standing Issues with Salary Payments

For over a decade, the Houthi militia has systematically deprived educators and other employees of their salaries. Despite the substantial revenue generated from the ports of Hodeidah, taxes, customs duties, and zakat collections, the Houthis have consistently refused to disburse these funds to the rightful employees.

The situation in Ibb highlights the ongoing struggles faced by educators and underscores the broader economic and humanitarian crisis affecting many in Yemen. As the conflict continues, the future of education remains uncertain, and the plight of these educators calls for urgent attention and resolution.

 

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