Sudanese security forces have summoned two members of the Sudanese Teachers’ Committee in Khartoum state amid an ongoing strike over deteriorating working conditions, low wages and trade union rights.
The committee said Thursday that security personnel in Umbadda locality summoned Al-Nayer Al-Tarifi Hamad Al-Nil and Mohammed Adam over their alleged involvement in organising the industrial action, which has entered its third consecutive week.
According to the committee, Adam was taken to the General Intelligence Service headquarters in Umbadda and accused of encouraging teachers to participate in the strike, despite suffering from a broken leg that has left him bedridden for more than a month.
The committee condemned the incident, accusing security authorities operating under Sudan’s military-aligned administration of attempting to intimidate teachers rather than address their longstanding grievances.
It said the summons reflected growing pressure on education workers demanding improved salaries, better professional conditions and recognition of their right to organise independently.
The strike comes amid worsening economic conditions in areas controlled by Sudan’s military, where rising living costs and declining public services have placed increasing pressure on government employees.
The Teachers’ Committee described the security measures as an attempt to undermine legitimate union activities and weaken the protest movement.
It held the authorities responsible for the safety of its members and demanded an immediate end to what it described as harassment and intimidation.
The committee also called for respect for teachers’ rights to organise, protest and engage in peaceful industrial action.
Despite the reported pressure, the committee urged teachers across Khartoum state to maintain their solidarity and continue the strike until their demands are addressed.
