The Houthi militia forces students and teachers to participate in pro-war events within schools.

Houthi Militias Force Students and Teachers to Participate in Pro-War Activities in Schools

Houthi militias have compelled students and teachers in schools under their control to engage in events and demonstrations aimed at promoting their military operations and supporting attacks on Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Educational Sources Report Coercive Measures

Educational sources indicate that the so-called Ministry of Education affiliated with the militias issued a directive to education offices in the provinces they control. This directive mandates the organization of student demonstrations in both public and private schools. Furthermore, it requires educational administrations to hold events that support the militias, document these activities, and submit reports on them.

Field Visits to Enforce Compliance

The sources added that militia leaders and education offices conduct field visits to schools to monitor compliance with these directives. They pressure educational administrations, teaching staff, and students to participate in these activities.

Political and Sectarian Messaging in Schools

The militias impose the display of their slogans and images of their leaders, as well as Iranian leaders, on students. They also require students to chant politically and sectarian slogans, violating the educational process and exploiting educational institutions to serve their ideological agenda.

Recent Events in Houthi-Controlled Provinces

In recent days, several schools in Houthi-controlled provinces have witnessed simultaneous events involving students and teachers under the supervision of Houthi leaders. These events included expressions of support for the militias’ military operations and denunciations of what they term the “Saudi aggression.”

Ongoing Military Escalation

These practices occur as the Houthi militias continue their military escalation, targeting civilian sites and residential neighborhoods in various provinces. They also carry out attacks on civil and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, threatening the security and stability of the region.

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