Namibia: Struggle Kids Threaten Nationwide Protest

7 February 2013

Article Views (non — Hundreds of children whose parents fought in the struggle for liberation, including some who were born in exile, on Monday marched to the offices of the regional council in the Ohangwena Region under police escort to demand jobs and answers to a growing list of grievances.

The 'struggle kids' handed over a petition to Ohangwena Regional Governor, Usko Nghaamwa, and are demanding a response to their grievances, including the manner in which recruitment is taking place. They are especially unhappy over the criteria used in the recruitment process for government jobs in the Ohangwena Region.

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