Hundreds of haitian citizens They concentrated this Wednesday on the border bridge in Dajabón to demand justice for the death of Stephora Anne-Mircie Josephthe 11-year-old girl who drowned during a school trip on November 14.
The mobilizationwhich began in the morning, generated a tense environment in the border area, where protesters carried banners and chanted slogans to demand a transparent investigation about the fact.
According to the first reports, the minor was participating in a recreational activity when she fell into a pool and could not be rescued in time. The news caused shock both in the educational community and among Haitian residents, who denounce alleged negligence in managing the group of students during the excursion.
The protesters demanded that the competent authorities clarify the circumstances in which the tragedy occurred and establish responsibilities.
Clear answers
In addition, they requested greater security measures to prevent similar situations repeat themselves in school activities.
Community organizations present in the protest They warned that they will maintain the social pressure until they offer clear answers and justice is done for the deceased minor.
- The tragedy has revived the debate on supervision on excursions schools and the responsibility of educational centers in the safety of students, especially in recreational areas such as swimming pools.
