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Principal Arrested Following Repeated Sexual Assaults Against Female Students
Meseret Media · last week · Read the Full Story on Meseret Media
AI SUMMARY
The principal of Dilachin Secondary School in Addis Ababa has been arrested by bystanders and taken to a police station following allegations of repeated sexual harassment against students, parents, and visitors.
- Mr. Bekele Gudina, the principal of Dilachin Secondary School in Addis Ketema Sub-city, has been accused of repeated sexual harassment against students, parents, and visitors.
- Several victims had previously reported the principal's actions to Sub-city Education Bureau head Mr. Bruk and City Education Bureau head Mr. Zelalem, but no corrective action was taken.
- The principal allegedly retaliated by punishing students who filed complaints and intimidating their parents.
- The matter became public last week when bystanders rescued a mother whose face was scratched and shawl torn as the principal attempted to assault her behind a locked office door.
- Meseret Media verified the authenticity of the case through two teachers and three students.
- Bystanders intervened and ensured that Mr. Bekele was taken to the police station following the incident.
- Mr. Bekele transferred to Dilachin Secondary School three years ago from a school in Kolfe Keranio Sub-city.
- Sources expressed concern that the legal process might be compromised due to the principal's alleged close ties with high-level officials, prompting calls for public attention and social media campaigns.
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