Teachers protest, demand rescue of abducted colleagues, pupils

In early 2024 teachers in the Philippines staged nationwide protests demanding the safe return of several colleagues who had been abducted by armed groups. The educators marched, held sit‑ins at schools and blocked roads, urging the government to intensify rescue efforts and protect teachers and students from further attacks. The protests highlighted concerns over security in conflict‑prone regions and the impact on pupils’ education. Views Nigeria