Last Sunday, more than 1,000 people took to the streets in the capital Jariri to protest against a new decree by the military Junta. They want to extend compulsory schooling, which is now only up to 14 years, to 18 years.
back into ruin
After 14 years, compulsory schooling stops in Damisa, which has been the case for 90 years now. Most children of 14 stop school to help their parents in the fields. The majority of Damisiens are agricultural workers and have no money for staff or large machines. They rely on their children for the extra support in the fields. With the possible extension of compulsory schooling, this would no longer be possible.
The farmers feel abandoned by the military Junta and the government. The government's financial support for them is not much. They need their children to put food on the table.
They disagree and hope the demonstration will catch the attention of the military Junta and the government. "Not every change is positive for us." shouted the protesters.
Damisa modernizes
Damisa is undergoing a lot of change and modernization is part of that, or so the military Junta sees it. "If we want to improve our country then we must also improve knowledge." said Nouki Mdhula, leader of the military Junta. "Modernizing is only possible if we move forward with the times and knowledge and that is what Damisa still lacks. It ensures a better future for the children and youth of Damisa and that also only benefits the whole country, including the farmers. "
The decision has not yet been made and it will not be soon. With the many commotions surrounding the issue, the government will only reach a decision after a great deal of thought and consultation.
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