The Sudanese Teachers Committee has strongly criticised what it described as the SAF’s growing interference in the education sector, warning that schools are being dragged into a military and political agenda under the guise of security measures.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the committee said decisions by Khartoum state authorities to revoke the licences of several schools had sparked widespread anger among educators. The move followed unsubstantiated accusations that the founders of the schools had links to the RSF, accusations the committee said were being used as a pretext to target independent educational institutions.
According to the committee, the state Ministry of Education cancelled the licences of 11 private schools last week, citing alleged cooperation with the RSF, which has been in conflict with the SAF for nearly three years. The committee argued that these claims were politically motivated and aimed at tightening SAF control over civilian spaces.
The statement said the committee was deeply concerned by actions taken against schools in East Nile, Jabal Awliya and Ombada, noting that no credible evidence was presented and no legal procedures were followed to ensure the right to defence or a fair trial.
The committee rejected any measures against educational institutions that lack a clear legal foundation, accusing the SAF and its allied authorities of exploiting the education sector as part of a broader campaign of repression. It warned that such policies threaten students’ futures and undermine social stability.
It further condemned attempts to militarise education and impose security oversight on schools, teachers and students, describing these practices as a dangerous extension of SAF influence into civilian life. The committee called on authorities to disclose the legal basis for their decisions and to allow affected schools to challenge them through proper judicial channels.
The committee also demanded full protection of the rights of students and teachers in the targeted schools, warning against actions that could lead to displacement, loss of livelihoods or denial of education.
It concluded by stressing that education must remain a neutral and safe space, free from SAF domination, and that protecting schools is essential for justice, social balance and long-term peace in Sudan. The information was reported by media.
