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Several educators revealed to Sudans Post on Monday that a significant portion of their salaries was unexpectedly reduced without any clear explanation.
Nicolas Agany Deng, a teacher at Aweil National Secondary School and part of the protesting group, expressed shock upon discovering the salary deductions.
He emphasized their intent to investigate the reason behind the cuts and stated their readiness to pursue legal recourse if satisfactory answers are not provided.
“We urge the leadership of the Higher Education authority in Juba, led by Madam Awut Deng Achuil, to intervene and resolve this matter,” Agany stated.
He highlighted disparities in salary distribution, citing instances where teachers in different grades received vastly different remunerations.
“Teachers in higher grades received 98,000 SSP, while those in Grade 7, for instance, received significantly less. This discrepancy is unacceptable,” he lamented.
Deng Agoth, another protester, echoed these concerns, condemning the committee’s actions and expressing dissatisfaction with the treatment they had received.
He noted that they had sought assistance from state education officials, who pledged to investigate the matter.
Efforts to contact the accused committee for their response were unsuccessful, as they did not respond to calls seeking clarification on the allegations.
The issue has sparked unrest among teachers in Aweil East County, prompting discussions about possible legal action to address the salary discrepancies and demanding accountability from the finance committee responsible for the disbursement.
