The Emergency Committee in Taiz confirms the suspension of classes in areas controlled by Houthi militias, warning of student danger.
- This situation raises fears about the potential exploitation of educational institutions for recruitment, indoctrination, and sectarian mobilization.
- Commitment to Protecting Rights The committee affirmed the state's commitment to preserving the legal, professional, and financial rights of employees, as well as the educational rights of students.
- Compliance Required from Educational Leaders The committee mandated educational institution leaders to strictly adhere to the decision and refrain from executing any conflicting assignments.
- The committee reiterated that the decision to resume classes exclusively rests with the competent state authorities based on an assessment of the safety of students and staff.
Emergency Committee in Taiz Confirms Suspension of Classes
The Emergency Committee in Taiz Governorate has reaffirmed its decision to suspend classes and grant temporary leave in the districts controlled by the Houthi militias until further notice.
Strict Adherence to Previous Directives
In a statement issued today, the committee emphasized that any calls to resume classes or compel students and educational staff to attend outside its previous directives constitute a clear violation of the approved instructions aimed at protecting lives and safeguarding rights.
Concerns Over Houthi Pressures
The committee expressed deep concern regarding reports of pressure exerted by the Houthi militias on school principals, educational institutes, and university branch leaders to resume classes despite ongoing security risks. This situation raises fears about the potential exploitation of educational institutions for recruitment, indoctrination, and sectarian mobilization.
Accountability for Risks to Students
The committee holds the Houthi militias and any accomplices fully responsible for these pressures and any resulting risks to students and staff.
Commitment to Protecting Rights
The committee affirmed the state’s commitment to preserving the legal, professional, and financial rights of employees, as well as the educational rights of students. It clarified that the temporary leave does not affect these rights or job positions.
Legal Consequences for Non-Compliance
The committee warned that operating educational institutions outside the approved frameworks exposes those responsible to legal and administrative accountability, including the suspension of any financial entitlements for individuals involved in violating these instructions.
Compliance Required from Educational Leaders
The committee mandated educational institution leaders to strictly adhere to the decision and refrain from executing any conflicting assignments. They must report any pressures or threats they encounter to the relevant authorities through secure channels. The committee reiterated that the decision to resume classes exclusively rests with the competent state authorities based on an assessment of the safety of students and staff.
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