After weeks of violence in Burkina Faso, where at least six
students have died, the government closed all universities until further
notice. The Yemeni army injured 98 students during an attempt to stop protests
on campuses. In Sudan, 100 students and youths arrested since January and very
severe abuse and torture reported. An Iranian lecturer in history was dismissed
after publishing critical articles, and the Iranian Ministry of Education has
new restrictions announced on students abroad. In Malawi, lecturers strike
against interference in academic freedom defied a presidential order to return
to work.
Burkina Faso: Universities closed after protests student
After weeks of violence and a huge demonstration, the government closed all universities across Burkina Faso until further notice, the Washington Post reported on 14 March.
At least six students have died in clashes with police over the past month. Damage to public offices in the northern city of Ouahigouya and cuts to social services for students were also reported.
The government closed universities in response to student protests in connection with the death of Justin Bongo, a student who died on February 20 while in police custody in Ouagadougou, west of the capital Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso: Universities closed after protests student
After weeks of violence and a huge demonstration, the government closed all universities across Burkina Faso until further notice, the Washington Post reported on 14 March.
At least six students have died in clashes with police over the past month. Damage to public offices in the northern city of Ouahigouya and cuts to social services for students were also reported.
The government closed universities in response to student protests in connection with the death of Justin Bongo, a student who died on February 20 while in police custody in Ouagadougou, west of the capital Ouagadougou.
Students demonstrated in several cities, accusing the police beat to death Bongo, despite the official version stating the cause of death as meningitis. The students also demanded the resignations of the ministers of health, security and justice.
In an attempt to placate students, the authorities have dismissed the chief of police, a governor and two policemen accused of beating a student.
In an official statement, President Blasé Compare the request for calm and condemned the violence.
Additional information here.
Yemen: eight and nine students wounded by army
The Yemeni army wounded 98 students in an effort to protest take place on university campuses to stop, the Guardian reported March 9, 2011.
The army violently attacked students camping on campus since mid-February to protest against President Ali Abdullah Sale. Inspired by the recent popular unrest in Tunisia and Egypt, are students at the University of Sana calling the president to step down.
The government's attempt to control and prevent the protest ended with a violent confrontation between the army and the students.
Soldiers used rubber bullets and tear gas to break up the protest and injured 98 students. According to health workers, a number of students were seriously injured.
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