Disciplinary Council of Ibn Abi Dhiaf Secondary School (Manouba) Issues Sanctions Against 13 Students
Manouba, Tunisia – Thursday, 19 February 2026
The disciplinary council of the Ibn Abi Dhiaf Secondary School in Manouba convened on 19 February 2026 and adopted a series of disciplinary measures against 13 pupils. The sanctions stem from the preparation and display of a banner deemed immoral, violations of school regulations, participation in disorderly conduct, and insults directed at the teaching staff.
📋 Summary of the sanctions
| Student group | Type of sanction | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Six students (including one girl) | Permanent exclusion | Publication of defamatory and insulting messages about the administration, teachers, and staff on the school’s official social‑media page. |
| Remaining seven students | Temporary exclusion (10‑15 days) | Contribution to the spread of disorder, disrespect toward educational authority, and dissemination of offensive messages on the institute’s social networks. |
The disciplinary actions follow the identification of the students as the organizers and installers of a large, ethically inappropriate banner that was hung on the school roof on 14 February 2026.
🗣️ Official statement
“These behaviours are contrary to the school’s ethical standards and regulations. They represent acts of violence and disorder within the educational environment. The imposed sanctions are the appropriate deterrent for such conduct.”
— Adel Azizi, Secretary‑General of the Local Secondary Education Section, Manouba, speaking to the TAP news agency.
Azizi emphasized that the council’s decision is meant to reinforce respect for school authority and maintain a safe learning atmosphere.
👪 Reaction of the parents
Parents of the sanctioned pupils posted a request on the school’s Facebook page asking for a reduction of the penalties. Their arguments included:
- Their children have clean disciplinary records throughout their secondary education.
- They understand the administration’s need to convene the disciplinary council to assess responsibility and punish disruptive behavior.
- They stress the importance of respect and discipline in schools.
Nevertheless, parents expressed astonishment at the severity of the measures, especially for the senior‑year students who are scheduled to sit for the baccalauréat examinations in a few weeks.
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Keywords: disciplinary council, Ibn Abi Dhiaf Secondary School, Manouba, student sanctions, school banner controversy, permanent exclusion, temporary suspension, baccalauréat, parental reaction, educational discipline.
