Élisabeth Borne Faces Backlash Over Response to Teachers in Cyclone-Hit Mayotte
The Education Minister defends her actions after a viral video shows her turning away from teachers raising concerns about aid distribution in devastated areas.
- Élisabeth Borne, recently appointed as Education Minister, is under criticism after a video showed her turning away from teachers in Mayotte highlighting aid shortages following Cyclone Chido.
- The video, viewed over 2.4 million times, captures a heated exchange where teachers claim that essential supplies like water and food have not reached affected areas, contrary to government claims.
- Borne described the video as a 'truncated sequence' and stated that it did not reflect her broader discussions with local educators and stakeholders about the crisis.
- Critics across the political spectrum, including opposition leaders and members of her own party, have condemned her actions as dismissive and insensitive to the suffering of Mayotte's residents.
- The cyclone, which struck on December 14, has caused at least 39 deaths and widespread devastation, prompting the government to announce a reconstruction plan, including military support for infrastructure repairs and adjusted school reopening schedules.
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