You are here
Teacher assaulted in Jofeh area school
By JT - May 04,2016 - Last updated at May 04,2016
AMMAN — A teacher in the Jafar Tayyar School in Jofeh area, eastern Amman, was reportedly beaten on Wednesday by the relatives of a student, according to a Jordan Teachers Association (JTA) statement carried by the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
The teacher filed a complaint with the police after a student’s uncle attacked him verbally and physically with sticks and rocks, the JTA said, noting that the incident was referred to the concerned judiciary authorities. The teacher obtained a medical report that states he sustained injuries to his head, back and feet.
Ibrahim Jbour, JTA Amman branch vice president, said the syndicate is following up on the case with the concerned authorities. In 2015, some 117 cases of attacks on teachers were recorded, according to JTA figures.
Related Articles
AMMAN — The Jordan Teachers Association (JTA) on Sunday renewed its call to speed up drafting a law to ensure teachers’ security and safety
The Jordan Teachers Association (JTA) has condemned two incidents of violence against educators that took place last week.
AMMAN — Students of Omar Bin Al Khattab School in Zarqa went on strike on Wednesday after a student’s father attacked their principal and a
Opinion
Dec 01, 2024
Nov 30, 2024
- Popular
- Rated
- Commented
Dec 01, 2024
Nov 30, 2024
Dec 01, 2024
Newsletter
Get top stories and blog posts emailed to you each day.
