Chad: Unionized educators to strike nationwide from March 15

The Chadian Teachers’ Union (SET) has called for a nationwide indefinite strike of educators from March 15. The purpose of the work stoppage is to demand bonus payments, subsidized transportation, and salaries for recruited teaching staff. It remains unknown whether organizers plan to stage protests during the strike action.

The work stoppage will likely cause disruptions in the education sector. Strike-related demonstrations cannot be ruled out. These are likely near government buildings or in city centers. Authorities will likely deploy a heightened security presence to the sites of any such gatherings that materialize. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces are possible, especially if security forces attempt to forcibly disperse crowds.